Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'

Shirasawa maple 'Aureum' is a dense and rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 4.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 4.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Shirasawa maple 'Aureum's are yellow-green, red-veined, opposite, lobed, double serrated. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Light yellow shoots. Shirasawa maple 'Aureum' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

The Shirasawa maple 'Aureum' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).