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Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum'

Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum'

Aureum Lobel's maple

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Description

Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’ (golden Cappadocian Maple) was introduced in 1914 by Hesse tree nurseries in Weener, Germany. The selection has the same wide egg-shaped, semi-open crown as the species but grows a lot more slowly and stays more compact. In general, the golden Cappadocian Maple grows to a maximum height of between ten and fifteen metres tall and six to nine metres wide but in England individual specimens are known to exist which are as tall as twenty metres.

The young emerging foliage on Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’ is violet red to purple in colour, changing later in the spring to yellow and bright green in summer. In the autumn the foliage eventually turns yellow. The 5-7 lobed leaf with its pointed leaf tips and long, thin petioles shares the same characteristic as that of the species. The yellow, upright corymbs bloom at the same time as the purple budding foliage and together form a beautiful contrast. Bees and butterflies are very attracted to them. The striking winged samaras, which subsequently appear on the tree, start off yellow-green before changing to brown. Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’ has a pale grey bark with white stripes and young shoots are violet brown in colour, changing to brown with white stripes lengthways as the tree matures. 

The golden Cappadocian Maple thrives best in partial shade on nutrient-rich and moist soil with a low pH value. These factors together afford good protection for the foliage which is prone to scorching by the sun. The characteristic yellow leaf definitely contrasts most beautifully with a darker environment, or against a darker backdrop. Moderately wind tolerant, the selection, therefore, prefers a site that is not too exposed. Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’ is perfect for parks and gardens where its yellow glowing foliage and elegant tree shape make it the ideal choice as a standard or multi-stem.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees shade trees

Use

Location

park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none

Planting concepts

eco planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide egg-shaped wide egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

10 - 15 m

Width

6 - 9 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

slightly tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

partial shade

pH range

acidic neutral

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies nectar value 5 pollen value 5

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Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' bark

Seasonal colours

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Flowers

Flowers

corymbose striking standing

Flower colour

pale yellow

Flowering period

May

Leaves

Leaf colour

bright yellow buds red-violet buds violet bright green

Leaves

deciduous palmate opposite lobate

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

yellow-green brown

Fruits

striking winged

Bark

Bark colour

pale grey

Bark

smooth striped

Twigs

Twig colour

brown-violet

Twigs

striped

Root system

Root system

shallow

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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