Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ for Sale – Golden Japanese Maple | Mystic Flora Nursery
Short Description
Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ is a brilliant golden Japanese maple known for its bright yellow spring foliage that holds its color through summer and develops warm orange tones in fall. Its elegant upright form makes it an excellent specimen tree for gardens and landscapes.
Full Description
The Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ is a striking Japanese maple prized for its vivid golden-yellow foliage that brightens the garden throughout the growing season. In spring, new leaves emerge in brilliant yellow tones with subtle orange highlights, creating a luminous display in the landscape.
Unlike many golden maples, ‘Summer Gold’ is known for holding its bright color well through the summer months, especially when given some protection from intense afternoon sun. The foliage remains vibrant, adding contrast and light to garden beds and ornamental plantings.
As autumn arrives, the leaves transform into beautiful shades of orange and red, providing a spectacular seasonal show.
‘Summer Gold’ grows with a graceful upright habit, forming a small ornamental tree that works beautifully as a landscape focal point, patio specimen, or feature in Japanese gardens. Because of its glowing color and reliable performance, it has become a favorite among Japanese maple enthusiasts and landscape designers.
Key Features
• Brilliant golden-yellow spring foliage
• Holds bright color through summer
• Beautiful orange and red fall color
• Elegant upright Japanese maple form
• Excellent specimen tree for landscapes and gardens
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’
Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Tree
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun (afternoon shade recommended)
Mature Height: 10–12 ft
Mature Width: 8–10 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Moderate
Looking for Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ for sale? This vibrant golden Japanese maple features bright yellow foliage through summer and beautiful orange fall color, making it a stunning ornamental tree for gardens and landscapes.
