Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’

(Summer Gold Japanese Maple)


Size Price
20-GALLON $429.99
35-GALLON $899.99

Hardiness Zones:

 6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

Summer Gold is a great Acer palmatum that displays a showy golden yellow color throughout the summer. Unlike other yellow-leaved Japanese maple varieties, Summer Gold promises to keep it color even in hot sunny conditions better than others. Summer Gold has Leaves which emerge light green in the Spring, turn to golden yellow in Summer and then finally bright yellow in the Fall.

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Description

Best grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Grows well in sandy loams. May be grown in full sun in the northern parts of its growing range, but prefers some part afternoon shade in the southern parts of its growing range. New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summers areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Site in locations protected from strong winds. Avoid hot and dry sites. Fertilize in spring before leaves emerge. Pruning is best kept to a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant bleeding.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Summer Gold Japanese Maple

Botanical Name

Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold'

Container/Amount

20 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun

Height

10-12'

Width

6-8'

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

yellow

Deer Resistant

No

Fall Color

golden yellow

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