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  • ACER platanoides 'Princeton Gold'
    ACER platanoides 'Princeton Gold'
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    ACER platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

    Commonly known as Norway maple

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    Bright yellow young leaves with red stems
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £85.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      One of the best yellows. Not as susceptible to leaf-scorch in our temperate climate
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      USA.
    • Deciduous
      Large, broadly ovate leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long, each with 3-5 lobes, ending in slender-pointed teeth.
    • Yellow
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10-12m (33-40ft)
    • Spread
      10-12m (33-40ft)
    • Tree
      Vigorous, spreading tree. Produces upright corymbs of flowers in spring followed by brown winged fruits.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      10-12m (33-40ft)
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        10-12m (33-40ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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