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Princeton Gold®

Acer platanoides
Princeton Gold maple
Princeton Gold has received the RHS Award of Garden MeritPrinceton Gold is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

Princeton Gold is an attractive form of the Norway Maple, named for its attractive golden-green leaves.

Princeton Gold maple trees for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £76.00
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 28th October for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

How to grow

Princeton Gold is relatively fast-growing, likely to reach 5m or so within 10 years, and continuing to grow thereafter.

Princeton Gold characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
  • Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightTolerates shadePrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateFast
  • Site conditionsOccasional drought
  • WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Leaf colourYellow-green
  • Leaf colour - autumnOrange / GoldYellow
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Acer Pla Princeton Gold maple tree

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.