Acer Platanoides (Norway Maple) 'Princeton Gold'

Species	:	Acer Platanoides Princeton Gold
Common Name(s)	:	Maple,Norway Maple,Princeton Gold
Tree Features	:	Large Leaves,Yellow Foliage
Genus	:	Acer
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Summer Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Medium (10-15m)
Soil Type	:	Chalk Soil,Clay Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tolerances	:	Drought-resistant,Pollution resistant
Tree uses	:	Urban Sites,Garden,Parkland Trees

Also known as Prigo, this sparkling new cultivar has golden yellow spring foliage which hardens to yellow/green in summer

We recommend it for both park and street planting.

Developed in the States, the foliage can tend to scorch up in really hot conditions so it is not widely used.

However, our wonderfully temperate climate in the UK suits it down to the ground and the leaf colour makes it one of the best ‘yellows’ on the market.

It does well on most soil types, tolerates air pollution and resists drought.

Mature height: 10-15m

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