Pet Safe
moderate Care
Aureum Japanese Maple*
Acer palmatum 'Aureum'
Aureum Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Aureum') is amazing for its stunning color and shape. The leaves are a beautiful yellow-green color with spectacular red tinges to them in the Spring and Fall, while they are a deeper green in the summertime. Uniquely shaped with its 5-7 toothed lobes and slim, graceful serration, it is also a slow growing dwarf maple tree, with a growth rate of 9-15 inches per year. Additionally it is quite tolerant to some shade, making it ideal for semi-shaded locations in the garden. Add the beautiful fall colors of orange and yellow to the mix, and you have an unbeatable statement tree that glows against the landscape.
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Water Needs
medium
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 6
Hardiness Map
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Zone 6
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Water Every
7-10 days
Sun Needs
partial-shade
Growth
Low
Care Level
Low
Season
Fall
Sep Oct Nov
Winter
Dec Jan Feb
Spring
Mar Apr May
Summer
Jun Jul Aug
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Nov
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Pruning Time
How to Propagate
Grafting Propagation
Join scion to rootstock, bind securely until healed
Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Cutting
Take 4-6" cuttings in spring, root in water or moist soil
Air Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Root Division
Divide root ball in spring, replant sections immediately
Is This Plant Right for You?
Good For:
- •Homes with pets
Consider Carefully:
- •Indoor growing
- •Infrequent watering
Bloom Seasons
Care Tips
Light Requirements
Enjoys dappled or limited direct sun—about 2–4 hours of morning or late afternoon light and protection during peak midday sun.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when top inch of soil is dry.