Botanical profile

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

Latin name
Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'
Common name
Maple 'Princeton Gold'
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2–7
Exposure
Partial sun
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Inconspicuous yellow-green (spring)
Fruiting
Decorative Samares
Foliage color
Luminous golden green ? yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Erect
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
33–46 ft (10–14 m)
Width
26–39 ft (8–12 m)
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

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