Acer shirasawanum - aureum (Golden Leafed Japanese Maple)

Type Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Golden Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Acer shirasawanum cultivation notes: This Acer will flourish in any fertile well drained soil. Plant in full sun / partial shade - avoiding very cold exposed areas. During winter trim shoots / branches that obscure trunk to reveal attractive bark, as well as all diseased dying and dead wood.

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Asir, Acear, Aceia, Achea, Azea, Achia, Asire

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