- Botanical name: Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
Acer shirasawanum is also known as the golden full-moon maple. It’s native to Japan and boats yellow to lime green foliage in summer, and vivid, deep red foliage in autumn.
Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’ has golden yellow to lime green foliage from spring to summer, which turns a rich orange-red before falling in autumn. It’s a compact, rounded maple, ideal for growing in a small garden or used in a shady border. For best results, grow ‘Aureum’ in a sheltered spot where it is protected cold winds and excessive sun.
How to grow Acer 'Aureum'
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Plant size
8m height
8m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Acer 'Aureum' and wildlife
Acer 'Aureum' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer 'Aureum' poisonous?
Acer 'Aureum' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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