Acer Princeton Gold
Truly eye catching large golden foliage matures to a beautiful yellow green in summer, before falling in autumn. In spring, it has attractive clusters of tiny yellow flowers. This tree has a vigorous habit and is pollution tolerant. It will provide shelter to birds and other wildlife once mature.
Month Available: October
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Yellow
Suitable For Wildlife: Birds
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage
Plant Type: Ornamental Tree
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Spring Foliage, Autumn Colour.
Height / Spread: 12m x 8m (40ft x 27ft)
Always plant your tree with a stake. The stake must be knocked into the ground on the windward side of the tree and secured to the tree.
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids
Plant Care: Prune lightly to restrict growth /remove unwanted branches, heavy prune in late autumn.
Care and Time: Medium - autumn
Warning: None
Benefits: Trees make you feel good and attract wildlife and birds to the garden . One mature tree produces enough oxygen for forty people . Trees sponge up carbon dioxide and air pollutants. Twenty trees offset the pollution of one car driven sixty miles. Trees provide privacy and reduce noise. A well chosen and postitioned tree can increase the value of your property
History: The common name for Acer is Maple.
EU Rights: EU Plant Variety Rights apply. Propagation without a license is illegal.