With its shifting shades of brilliant pink, gold, orange and red, Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' makes a bright statement in semi-shaded positions. Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' forms a compact tree with a rounded crown making it more suitable for narrower spaces than other spreading acers. Seven-lobed, palmate leaves emerge pink in spring accompanied by delicate green flowers that later give way to red winged fruit. The foliage turns lime-green with red margins in summer, then blazes in multiple shades of gold, salmon, orange and red in autumn.
Acers are slow growing and make ideal specimens for small gardens and containers where they provide multiple seasons of interest. Their refined palmate foliage and graceful form add beautiful texture and structure to gardens, remaining captivating even in winter as the elegant tracery of bare branches emerges. They are perfect for creating a tranquil Japanese garden vibe in even the smallest urban spaces. Height and Spread: 1.5m - 2.5m (4.9 - 8.2ft).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
With its shifting shades of pink, gold, orange and red, Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' makes a bright statement in semi-shaded positions. Grow Acers in any moist, fertile, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade. This Acer is much hardier than other Japanese Acers and will cope with more exposed sites.
