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Acer shirasawanum Aureum - Japanese Maple

Acer shirasawanum Aureum
Golden full moon maple, Shirasawa maple, Japanese maple

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Same problem, but it seems that a branch carries some buds. So, it would have taken but what habit will it have???

Laurence G., 11/03/2023

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Value-for-money
A sculptural Japanese maple, with beautiful lobed foliage. The leaves are light green in spring and then golden yellow in summer, turning orange in autumn.
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' is a sculptural Japanese maple, with beautiful lobed foliage. The leaves are light green in spring and then golden yellow in summer, turning orange in autumn.

 

Originally from Japan, this bush can reach up to 7m (23ft) in height in its country of origin, but in our gardens its size is much smaller and it rarely exceeds 4m (13ft) in height. Also known as Golden Japanese Maple, this bush is perfectly hardy but does not tolerate high temperatures well. Initially shrubby, it forms a small trunk and a well-rounded and spreading habit. The deciduous foliage, 5 to 11cm (2 to 4in) long, opposite and deeply divided into 7 or 11 toothed lobes, gradually changes from light green in spring, to golden yellow in summer, and finally orange in autumn. Before the leaves appear, pretty purple flowers are borne in pendant corymbs on long peduncles. The flowering is followed by winged fruits 2cm (1in) long.

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' grows very slowly in preferably acidic, moist, fertile, loamy and well-drained soil, in a semi-shaded position, protected from cold and dry winds. High temperatures cause leaf burn, which makes the leaf fall quickly. 

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' is ideal as a standalone plant on a shaded lawn or as shade for ericaceous beds accompanied by azaleas, pieris, rhododendrons and heathers. It can also make a magnificent bonsai to be grown in a flat pot.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate very slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour golden

Botanical data

Genus

Acer

Species

shirasawanum

Cultivar

Aureum

Family

Aceraceae

Other common names

Golden full moon maple, Shirasawa maple, Japanese maple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference78155311

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Planting and care

Plant in spring or autumn in preferably acidic, moist, deep, loose and well-drained soil, in a partially shaded, even shady, position, sheltered from cold and dry winds. Provide a significant amount of organic matter every 3 years to ensure a good humus content in the soil. Mulch, water, and mist the foliage on hot evenings. Winter pruning is limited to balancing the branches. Treat against scale insects and Verticillium. Beware of spring frosts, cold winds, and overly dry atmospheres.

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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, rich in humus and acidic

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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