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Golden Cappadocian maple (in 10 liter pot)
Acer cappadocicum Aureum
Elegant maple with a stunning colour shift. 'Aureum' offers golden leaves in spring and autumn, soft green in summer. Perfect for structure and contrast in large gardens and avenues.
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'
A radiant maple tree for light and structure in the garden
The Golden Cappadocian maple (Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum') is an elegant, medium- to large-sized ornamental tree valued for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage in spring and autumn. A European selection of a species native to Western Asia, it develops a broad, rounded crown with regular branching, ideal for use in parks, avenues, or structured garden compositions. The young leaves emerge in bright yellow edged with red, turning soft green in summer and returning to rich golden hues in autumn. This striking seasonal foliage display makes it perfect for contrast plantings or as a luminous focal point in lightly shaded areas. With its excellent hardiness, good disease resistance, and tolerance of urban conditions, it is a dependable choice for gardeners looking to introduce long-lasting structure and color — even in city settings.
Botanical origin and key characteristics
Geographic origin: Western Asia (Turkey, Iran, Caucasus); cultivar selected in Europe
Family: Sapindaceae
Distinctive traits: Shallow but wide root system, non-invasive; milky sap in young stems; elegant, balanced branching habit
Size and growth
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Mature height: 10 to 12 m
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Crown spread: 6 to 10 m
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Growth rate: Moderate to fast (25–35 cm/year)
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Form: Regularly rounded to gently spreading
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Foliage: Deciduous, palmately lobed (5–7 lobes); golden yellow in spring, light green in summer, golden again in autumn
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Bark: Smooth and light grey when young, becoming lightly fissured with age
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Hardiness: Very good – down to –20 °C
Flowers and fruit
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Flowering: April to May; upright clusters of small, yellowish-green, nectar-rich flowers
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Fruits: Narrowly paired samaras; ripen in late summer; low seed production – non-invasive
Site and soil preferences
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Light requirements: Partial shade to dappled light; tolerates full sun in cooler climates if soil remains moist
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Soil: Deep, fertile, humus-rich and well-drained; tolerates light clay and neutral pH
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Climate: Well suited to temperate, mountainous, or continental climates; adapts well to urban environments
Planting and maintenance
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Best planting period: Autumn or early spring; year-round possible when container-grown
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Spacing: Allow 4 to 5 meters of clearance from other trees or hard structures
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Care: Apply organic mulch in summer to retain soil moisture; water regularly in the first two years
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Pruning: Tolerates light shaping in winter (outside frost periods); minimal maintenance otherwise
Diseases and pests
The 'Aureum' maple is generally resistant to most diseases. Under humid conditions, minor issues may appear:
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Leaf spots (e.g. anthracnose, tar spot): mostly cosmetic
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Powdery mildew: rare, avoid overly shaded sites
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Aphids in spring: may cause leaf curling on young shoots; treat preventively with black soap or nettle extract
Proper air circulation and avoiding excess moisture at the base are the best prevention.
Landscaping uses and combinations
This tree is ideal:
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As a specimen tree in open lawns or large borders
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In avenue plantings or large-scale design lines
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In mixed plantings with darker foliage trees (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', Berberis, Cotinus)
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With shade-tolerant perennials such as Hosta, Heuchera, and ferns, for elegant leaf contrasts
It brings vertical structure and natural light to both formal and informal garden designs.
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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