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Golden Cappadocian maple
Acer cappadocicum Aureum
Majestic maple with golden foliage, 'Aureum' lights up the garden from spring to autumn. Ideal as a specimen tree or to contrast with darker foliage. Structure and brightness for every season.
Description
Height at maturity
8 to 12 m
Wingspan at maturity
6 to 10 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
April - May
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
European Horticultural Selection
Golden Cappadocian maple – Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum'
Main interest
The Golden Cappadocian maple (Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum') is a remarkable ornamental tree, prized for its bright yellow foliage that lights up the garden in both spring and autumn. Native to the forests of Asia Minor, this European cultivar is known for its graceful shape, rounded habit, and moderate growth rate, making it a superb choice for ornamental gardens, parks, or structured plantings. In early spring, the young leaves emerge in vivid golden yellow with reddish edges, then turn soft green during summer, and once again shift to golden yellow in autumn, offering a dynamic display throughout the seasons. Its elegant silhouette and luminous foliage make it ideal as a focal point in shaded areas or as contrast against darker-leaved plants. In addition, this maple is highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it suitable for both natural and city gardens. Undemanding and cold-hardy, it adapts well to various soil types and climates.
Origin and characteristics
Geographic origin: Turkey, Caucasus, Iran (species); 'Aureum' is a European cultivar
Family: Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae)
Notable features: Milky sap from twigs, naturally rounded crown, shallow but wide-spreading roots
General description
Mature height: 8 to 12 m
Mature width: 6 to 10 m
Growth rate: Moderate to fast (approx. 30 cm/year)
Form: Rounded, slightly spreading crown
Foliage: Deciduous, bright golden yellow in spring and autumn, light green in summer, turning golden again in fall; palmate leaves with 5 to 7 lobes, opposite
Bark: Smooth, light grey on young trees, becoming slightly fissured with age
Hardiness: Down to –20 °C
Flowering and fruiting
Flowering: April to May, in upright panicles of small yellowish-green flowers, nectar-rich and discreet
Fruiting: Narrowly angled samaras, ripening in late summer; low fruiting rate, not invasive
Light and soil
Ideal exposure: Filtered light, partial shade, or mild full sun (leaves may scorch in full sun on dry soils)
Soil: Deep, fertile, humus-rich and moist but well-drained; tolerates light clay soils, neutral pH
Planting
Best planting time: Autumn or spring, or year-round when container-grown
Tips: Avoid planting too close to paved paths or walls due to shallow roots. Use organic mulch to preserve soil moisture and coolness
Care and maintenance
Watering: Regular watering for the first two years; occasional during extended droughts thereafter
Pruning: Not required but well tolerated; light shaping in winter, outside periods of heavy frost
Pests and diseases
Possible diseases: Leaf spots (anthracnose, tar spot), occasional powdery mildew in humid periods; generally resistant to fungal issues
Pests: Sensitive to aphids in spring (may cause leaf curling), rare infestations of mites or scale insects
Recommended treatments: Preventive spraying with black soap or nettle manure against aphids; avoid waterlogged conditions to reduce fungal risks
Landscape use and combinations
Perfect as a stand-alone specimen to showcase its spectacular golden foliage, it also integrates well in light woodland borders or in rows along open paths. Combine it with purple foliage plants (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', Berberis, Cotinus coggygria), shade-loving perennials (Hosta, Heuchera, ferns), or Japanese maples for striking leaf contrast.
Summary
The Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' is a luminous golden-leaved maple with standout foliage in spring and autumn. Its hardiness, elegance, and ease of care make it a standout feature in any ornamental garden.
Features
- Common name : Golden Cappadocian maple
- Family : Aceraceae
- Category : tree
- Spread : 6 to 10 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Fruit : Samaras
- Use : isolated - shrubberry - alignment
- Soil : neutral
- Habit : Rounded
- Growth : Lente
- Enemies : aphid
- Possible diseases : Leaf Spots
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