AWARD

ACER cappadocicum 'Aureum'

Commonly known as Cappadocian maple, Caucasian maple

Yellow young leaves turning green then yellow again in autumn
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Broadly ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long with 5-7 tapered lobes.
  • Yellow
    Pale yellow
  • Height
    15m (50ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Spreading tree. Produces flowers in erect umbels
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ACER cappadocicum 'Aureum'

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Caucasus, northern Turkey, Iran, Himalayas, China
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold/yellow
    Red
    Emerging leaves
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Acers - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs - Care Guide
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide
15m (50ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

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