Acer shiras. 'Aureum' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
These produce red winged fruits. The light yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer japonicum 'Aureum', Acer japonicum var. aureum.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * light yellow shoots

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Shirasawa maple 'Aureum' is dense and roundish in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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 creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.