Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold' PP 6727

Princeton Gold Mape

Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ is a standout gold-leaved Norway maple valued for its brilliant yellow foliage and strong tolerance of urban conditions. Leaves emerge bright golden-yellow in spring, mature to yellow-green through summer (best color in full sun), and turn clear yellow in fall.

This cultivar develops a symmetrical oval to rounded crown with a strong central leader and sturdy branching. Growth is moderate, producing a reliable shade tree with vivid color that contrasts beautifully with green- and purple-leaved trees.

‘Princeton Gold’ thrives in full sun to partial shade (best leaf color in sun) and adapts well to a wide range of soils, including clay and compacted urban soils, provided drainage is adequate. It tolerates heat, wind, pollution, and road salt and is hardy in USDA Zones 4–7.

Mature size:



Width: 35–45 ft



Height: 45–55 ft



Ideal for street trees, parks, campuses, and large residential landscapes, Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ is prized for its bold foliage color, durable structure, and dependable performance.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

45-55'

Width

35-45'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Gold

Fall color

Amber, Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant

Shape

Broad Upright

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No