Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'
golden full moon maple
'Aureum' is a bushy, slow-growing medium-sized deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves rounded with 7-9 lobes, bright yellow throughout the summer. Flowers crimson, carried in upright clusters. One of the best yellow-leaved Japanese maples
Other common names
golden Shirasawa mapleSynonyms
Acer japonicum 'Aureum'Acer japonicum var. aureum
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red | Yellow | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | |||
Autumn | Red | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem
Diseases
Verticillium wilt may be a problem
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