Acer palmatum Summer Gold Hondoshi roof-tile foliage that emerges chartreuse-green

roof-tile foliage that emerges chartreuse-green in spring

its leaves emerge in bright orange and yellow

with light green new flushes

The flowers are small and red

Acer palmatum Summer Gold Hondoshi roof-tile foliage that emerges chartreuse-greenUnlike many other yellow leaved maples, Summer Gold thrives particularly well in sunny locations. Its emerging leaves exhibit an appealing orange yellow hue, which matures into a soft light yellow shade over several weeks. As spring transitions into early summer, the foliage transforms into a striking yellow gold color. During late summer, subtle traces of green may appear on the leaves, only to evolve once more into a vivid, radiant golden yellow as