Acer palmatum Golden glow

Fine green lobed leaves with orange yellow autumn colours. The size after 10 years is 2.5 meters by 1.5 meters wide. This variety has rounded compact growth habit, forming a dense canopy of finely lobed leaves, vase like, broadly mounded and elegant. In spring the maple bursts into life with bright chartreuse yellow leaves with delicate lacy texture. The new growth features hints of orange or pink at the leaf margin. The vibrant yellow foliage is especially striking in dappled shade, where the leaves seem to glow. In summer the colour of the leaves deepen to a golden green shade as the season progresses. Morning sun and late afternoon shade are ideal to prevent leaf scorch. In autumn, the foliage changes to golden orange, red and deep amber, display which is dramatic offering a key ornamental feature making it a show stopper in the garden . The winter silhouette of golden glow reveals its elegant, smooth and intricately branching structure adding architectural interest in frosty or snowy settings. The foliage is vibrant: the bright yellow golden foliage adds a pop of colour to any garden and contrasts beautifully with darker greens or purple leaf plants. Its compact size is manageable making it an excellent choice foe small gardens, patios or containers. This maple is perfect for creating a focal point, adding depth to mixed borders, or enhancing the serenity of a Japanese or woodland garden. Minimal pruning required for this compact size, seasonal interest lace like structure shade tolerant tree.