Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ – Heat Tolerant Golden Yellow Japanese Maple, 20–35 Inches Tall, #3 Container

Brighten your landscape with the glowing golden foliage of this live Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’, a stunning heat-tolerant Japanese Maple prized for its brilliant yellow color and exceptional garden performance. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully shipped wrapped for moisture retention, this beautiful ornamental maple emerges in spring with chartreuse to yellow-green foliage accented by subtle red leaf edges. As summer progresses, the leaves mature into radiant golden-yellow tones that create striking contrast among traditional green and red maples. In autumn, the tree delivers another spectacular display with deep orange and fiery red fall color. Unlike many yellow Japanese maples, ‘Summer Gold’ is remarkably sun and heat tolerant, maintaining excellent foliage quality even in warmer climates. Compact and elegant, this maple is ideal for patios, ornamental focal points, collector gardens, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 20–35 inches tall
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Shipped wrapped for moisture retention
✔️ Does not ship with container
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information
Common Name: Summer Gold Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Summer Gold’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet in 10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Chartreuse to yellow-green with red edging
Summer Color: Bright golden yellow
Fall Color: Deep orange to fiery red
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers

Care Tip: ‘Summer Gold’ tolerates more sun than many yellow Japanese maples, but consistent moisture helps maintain vibrant foliage color and healthy growth during hotter weather.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.