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Acer palm. 'Summer Gold' / 3L
Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold'
Confirmed format: 3 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Brilliant golden foliage through the growing season • Compact, slow-growing habit with a rounded crown • Outstanding autumn colour with orange and red tones • Ideal for specimen planting, Japanese gardens and large containers
Overview
Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' is a compact Japanese Maple prized for its luminous golden foliage and elegant, upright habit. Leaves emerge with warm orange-yellow and pink tones in spring before developing bright lime-yellow to rich golden shades through summer. In autumn, the foliage turns vibrant golden yellow with orange and red highlights, providing an exceptional seasonal display in small gardens, courtyards or large containers.
Why We Love It
This compact Japanese Maple brings light and seasonal contrast to the garden, shifting effortlessly from spring orange and pink tints to brilliant summer gold and vibrant autumn tones.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' |
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| Common Name | Japanese Maple 'Summer Gold' |
| Plant Type | Deciduous ornamental tree |
| Foliage | Orange-yellow in spring, becoming lime-yellow to golden through summer, turning golden yellow with orange and red tones in autumn |
| Growth Habit | Slow-growing, upright with a rounded crown |
| Position | Partial shade or full sun |
| Soil | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Best Uses | Specimen planting, Japanese gardens, woodland gardens and large containers |
| Mature Height | 1.5–2.5m |
| Mature Spread | 1.5–2.5m |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing Guide
| Planting & Position | Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Partial shade helps maintain optimal foliage colour, though full sun is suitable if the soil remains evenly moist. Protect from cold, drying winds and prolonged drought to avoid leaf scorch. |
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| Mulching & Care | Apply a mulch in spring to assist with moisture retention and keep the shallow root system cool. |
| Pruning | Very little pruning is required. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches during late autumn or winter while the tree is dormant to preserve its graceful shape. |
Perfect For
- Specimen planting
- Japanese-style gardens
- Woodland gardens
- Large patio containers
- Courtyards and smaller gardens
Good to Know
- The bright golden foliage is particularly effective when positioned to catch morning or evening light, creating a striking contrast against darker green or burgundy foliage.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3 Litre Pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Identity | Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Japanese Maple |
| Seasonal Display | Vibrant foliage interest from spring through autumn |
Growing & care
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