Highly regarded for its beautifully shaped and colored leaves. Slow-growing, small tree with yellow-green leaves throughout summer, which turn a refreshing orange-red in fall. Growth is expected to be 5 to 8 ft tall in a 10 year period. With time this variety can grow to 16-20 ft tall, with a comparable spread. Botanical Name- Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’ Pronunciation- AY-sir shir-ah-suh-WAH-num Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 18 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched soil. will not tolerate drought Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Bloom-A-Thon Firebrick Fame Azalea – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C52 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly to remove dead or weak branches in late winter. Keep soil moist but well-drained. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Trimming Instructions- Perform light pruning in late winter to maintain form. Remove dead or weak shoots to encourage healthy growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
