Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ – Norway Maple 9x9

A striking deciduous specimen tree, Princeton Gold is grown for its brilliant golden foliage and stately form. Fast-growing and long-lived, it forms a broadly columnar crown with a dense, bushy habit—perfect as a bold feature in larger gardens, avenues, or parks.

🌿 Foliage:

• Five-lobed leaves emerge a pale golden-yellow on red stems

• Deepens to rich golden-yellow through the season

• Best colour in full sun

• Holds leaf colour well from spring to autumn

🌸 Flowers & Seeds:

• Small, yellowish flowers in early spring (inconspicuous)

• Followed by characteristic winged samaras ("helicopters") in autumn

📍 Growing Conditions:

• Site: Tolerates exposed sites

• Soil: Any well-drained, preferably moist soil

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Hardiness: Very hardy

• Season of Interest: Spring to autumn

📏 Size at Maturity:

• Height: Over 12 m (40 ft)

• Spread: Around 8 m (26 ft)

🌿 Best Uses:

• Specimen tree for parks, large gardens, and urban landscapes

• Adds season-long colour and strong architectural shape

• Excellent for avenue planting or windbreaks