Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

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Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

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Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ is a remarkable Norway maple with striking golden-yellow foliage. The tree develops a broad, compact crown, reaching a height of approximately 10 to 12 meters. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, it produces small yellow-green flowers, followed by distinctive winged samaras later in the season. The smooth grey bark remains unblemished and is resistant to sunscald. With its dense branching structure, the tree forms a strong, well-shaped crown. This maple thrives in various soil types and tolerates temporary waterlogging and semi-paved surfaces. It is highly wind-resistant but less suited to coastal exposure. Thanks to its vibrant foliage and vigorous growth, it is widely used in avenues, parks, and landscaping projects where a striking colour accent is desired.

Availability
Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
10-12 m
Crown
Broadly oval to round, compact, dense crown
Bark and branches
Grey
Leaf
5/7-lobed, yellow, approx. 20 cm, golden-yellow in autumn
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
Yellow-green, in clusters, April, before leaf emergence
Fruits
Winged samara, 3.5 - 4.5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
All, except peat soil
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
Slightly sensitive, not resistant to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
American selection
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow withstand short flood broad ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown yellow yellowgreen slow growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' blooms in april.
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