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product_id: 68399198
title: "Summer Gold Japanese Maple- Best Gold in Summer - Does not Burn in Full Sun 1 - Year Live Tree"
brand: "japanese maples and evergreens"
price: "€ 89.49"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/68399198-summer-gold-japanese-maple-best-gold-in-summer-does-not
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Full Sun Tolerance 12 ft Maturity Organic Material Summer Gold Japanese Maple- Best Gold in Summer - Does not Burn in Full Sun 1 - Year Live Tree

**Brand:** japanese maples and evergreens
**Price:** € 89.49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌳 Transform Your Garden with Golden Elegance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Summer Gold Japanese Maple- Best Gold in Summer - Does not Burn in Full Sun 1 - Year Live Tree by japanese maples and evergreens
- **How much does it cost?** € 89.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/68399198-summer-gold-japanese-maple-best-gold-in-summer-does-not)

## Best For

- japanese maples and evergreens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted japanese maples and evergreens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **🌈 Colorful Foliage:** Enjoy a stunning palette of golden yellows, fiery oranges, and striking red petioles.
- • **🌱 Hardy & Resilient:** Thrives in USDA zones 5-8, ensuring a robust growth in diverse climates.
- • **🌟 Vibrant Summer Glow:** Experience the brightest golden hues that intensify with the summer sun!
- • **💧 Moderate Water Needs:** Designed for easy care with moderate watering requirements.
- • **🌿 Perfect for Outdoor Spaces:** An ideal addition to your garden, bringing elegance and charm to any landscape.

## Overview

The Summer Gold Japanese Maple is a stunning live tree that showcases vibrant golden foliage throughout the summer without burning in full sun. This hardy tree reaches up to 12 feet at maturity and thrives in USDA zones 5-8, making it a perfect choice for outdoor gardens. With its unique color variations and moderate care needs, it’s an excellent addition to any landscape.

## Description

Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' (Summer Gold Japanese Maple) * Sun to partial shade * Zones 6-9 * 8'-12' tall * 12' -15' wide * Well-drained soil * Origin Japan * Upright form! Radiating golden yellows! Perfect container plant! Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold'. The Summer Gold Japanese maple looks just like it sounds- a captivating bright yellow maple! In spring, leaves emerge lemony yellow with delicate red outlines. In summer, foliage on the Summer Gold Japanese maple is yellow and green. Come fall, leaves burst with gold and yellow! The Summer Gold Japanese maple has upright form and palmate leaves. It does especially well under the hot sun. Make this cultivar your next garden addition, container plant and/or accent it next to red-leafed varieties ! Companion plants: If you like this, check out my other plants!

## Features

- The best golden color through the summer with no burn in full sun!
- As the summer gets hotter the golden yellow color becomes brighter
- An upright form with a palmate leaf and a medium growth rate. An excellent new introduction.
- Radiating golden yellows with splashes of orange with bright red petioles
- 1 - Year plant will reach 12 feet at maturity - shipped in container with soil. Hardy zone 5-8

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Care Instructions | Well-drained |
| Material Features | Organic |
| Color | Golden,Green,Red,Yellow |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Expected Planting Period | Summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Expected Blooming Period | spring,summer |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |

## Product Details

- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Brand:** Japanese Maples and Evergreens
- **Material Feature:** Organic
- **Color:** Golden,Green,Red,Yellow
- **Expected Blooming Period:** spring,summer
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun, Partial Shade
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count
- **Expected Planting Period:** Summer
- **Product Care Instructions:** Well-drained
- **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 5

## Images

![Summer Gold Japanese Maple- Best Gold in Summer - Does not Burn in Full Sun 1 - Year Live Tree - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O3+Z15GQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How tall is it?**
A: Not very...maybe 3".

**Q: I have had this tree for a year now. its bark is not red and it is not putting out buds. i am in zone 8a. i need help as to what to do. or is it dead.**
A: Same problem awaiting sprouts

**Q: I purchased a summer gold tree but the leaves are a bronze color. I am concerned that this isn't a summer gold. Tree is in the sun. Help?**
A: I had the same issue and my tree died. I don’t think this is a reputable source for trees

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*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-01-25*