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Maple 'Princeton Gold'

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Hardiness Zone 2–7

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Maple 'Princeton Gold'

FamilySapindaceae

Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ is an attractive ornamental maple especially prized for its bright golden-green foliage which brings a colorful and structured presence to beds, avenues or large gardens from spring to autumn. Its rounded and well-furnished silhouette offers an elegant and harmonious appearance that enriches residential or urban landscapes, creating a striking contrast with surrounding green foliage. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure, which allows it to fully develop the brilliance of its golden hues. Its combination of bright color, balanced shape and ease of maintenance makes it a versatile and decorative choice for landscaping.

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

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Fertilization Balanced spring salad

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorInconspicuous yellow-green (spring)
Foliage colorLuminous golden green ? yellow (autumn)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDecorative Samares
Maximum height33–46 ft (10–14 m)
Maximum width26–39 ft (8–12 m)
Growth rateModerate to fast
Hardiness zoneZone 2–7
Minimum temperature-40°C