Woody > Acer > Acer palmatum > Acer palmatum 'Golden Pond'
Acer palmatum
'Golden Pond'
Golden Pond japanese maple
Origin: Native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| palmatum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Golden Pond' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread |
| 4 - 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A deciduous tree with red-tinged leaves changing to yellow in autumn. Flower bloom in spring while fruit develops in summer. |
| Landscape |
| Single specimen. |
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Upright, bushy. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars, horse chestnut scale, Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, and Honey fungus. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by grafting, budding, or cuttings. |
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