Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acer japonicum Aurea Golden Full Moon Maple, Golden Downy Japanese Maple,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Horizontal Branching, Shrub Like
Description:
This small, rounded Japanese maple makes a terrific focal point in shady gardens with its lime-tinged golden leaves. During the autumn months its leaves turn a stunning orange and red. This variety requires shade and protection from the sun and drying winds. Grows approx. 2-3m tall x 2-3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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