ACER PRINCETON GOLD 12L

Description
Brown winged fruits emerge from these. The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer platanoides 'Prigo'.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * red shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' are light brown in colour.

Root
Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.