Acer palmatum 'Golden Pond' (Golden Pond japanese maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Pond' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A deciduous tree with red-tinged leaves changing to yellow in autumn. Flower bloom in spring while fruit develops in summer. |
| Shape | Upright, bushy. |
| Landscape | Single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting, budding, or cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow sheltered from frost and dry winds. Ideally grow under partial shade but can tolerate full sun assuming it is not the hottest part of the day. Soil requires attention to ensure that it is moist and high in organics. |
| Pests | susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars, horse chestnut scale, Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, and Honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Acer palmatum 'Golden Pond', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Acer palmatum 'Golden Pond', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.