Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’

Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’, also known as ‘Pringo’, is a luminous cultivar of the Norway Maple that brings vivid golden tones to urban and suburban landscapes. With its dazzling lemon-yellow foliage in early spring and remarkable adaptability, Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ has rapidly gained popularity in modern city planning and decorative planting schemes.

This medium-sized deciduous tree features a rounded canopy and thrives in a wide variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. Its resilience to drought, pollution, and reflected heat makes it particularly suited to challenging urban environments, where few other trees can perform as reliably.

In early spring, clusters of soft yellow-green flowers appear before the leaves fully unfurl, offering an early source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. As the seasons shift, its foliage transitions from brilliant lemon sherbet to honey gold, finally maturing to a soft olive green in the height of summer, a clever adaptation that prevents leaf scorch in high temperatures.

Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ is ideal for use in streetscapes, parks, and residential gardens where vibrant contrast is desired. For an eye-catching avenue planting, pair with Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ or Acer platanoides ‘Globosum‘ to create a dynamic visual composition.