{"product_id":"summer-gold-japanese-maple","title":"Acer Palmatum ‘Summer Gold’","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Gold Japanese Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful upright cultivar prized for its brilliant golden foliage and impressive heat tolerance. New leaves emerge bright chartreuse to yellow-green in spring, often accented by a fine red edge, before intensifying to a glowing golden yellow as summer progresses. Unlike many light-colored Japanese maples, 'Summer Gold' is known for holding its color well in sunnier conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fall, the golden canopy transforms into warm shades of orange and fiery red, providing exceptional three-season color. Its manageable size, upright habit, and ability to tolerate more sun than many golden cultivars make 'Summer Gold' an excellent specimen for garden beds, patios, smaller landscapes, and Japanese-inspired gardens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Summer Gold'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer Gold Japanese Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, developing a dense rounded canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize in 10 Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–9 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate, approximately 12–18 inches per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sun to partial shade; afternoon protection can still be beneficial in very hot Southern locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chartreuse to yellow-green, often edged in red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden orange to fiery red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brilliant golden foliage with better sun and heat tolerance than many yellow-leaved Japanese maples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, moist, well-drained soil; slightly acidic conditions are ideal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parker Ranch Japanese Maples","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":67602451202147,"sku":"PR-SUMMERGOLD-1G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon XL","offer_id":67602451234915,"sku":"PR-SUMMERGOLD-1GXL","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":67602451267683,"sku":"PR-SUMMERGOLD-2G","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":67602451300451,"sku":"PR-SUMMERGOLD-3G","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":67602451333219,"sku":"PR-SUMMERGOLD-5G","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3341\/3219\/files\/AcerPalmatum_SummerGold_1.jpg?v=1790707218","url":"https:\/\/parkerranchmaples.com\/products\/summer-gold-japanese-maple","provider":"Parker Ranch Japanese Maples ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}