A rounded tree with lobed yellow leaves which turn red in autumn. Tiny purple-red flowers. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’
A rounded tree with lobed yellow leaves which turn red in autumn. Tiny purple-red flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | shirasawanum |
| Varietry | 'Aureum' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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