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A 'Sterling'Selection Acer shirasawana 'Aureum' in spring! This very rare selection is quite slow growing and will someday mature at about 15 to 18 feet high. The broad palm-shaped leaves are a beautiful yellow-green color in spring and summer. In the fall it puts on a spectacular show. The leaves slowly turn from greenish-yellow to yellow, move on to orange then finally to crimson red. This slow-growing, highly desirable tree is hardy to zone 5 but does not like strong summer sun in the southern states and could burn unless protected from the hot afternoon sun. Click on the Globe Blue Spruce to see the next 'Sterling' Selection ©1997-2004 All rights reserved. All photos copyright by Jim Smith and may not be used in any manner without the authors written consent. 372 Seeley-Cohansey Rd Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856.451.2259   1-800-5-CONIFER   fax: 856.451.2442