The Yellow Thread Maple is a striking Japanese maple known for its delicate, strap-like golden-yellow foliage that changes color throughout the seasons.

Description and Characteristics

• Scientific Name: Acer palmatum 'Yellow Threads'
• Foliage: The leaves emerge bright yellow in spring, transitioning to a softer chartreuse in summer, and finally transform into warm orange hues in the fall. The leaves are thin and linear, resembling yellow threads, giving the tree its unique name.
• Growth Habit: This cultivar typically grows to a height of about 6 to 8 feet and a width of approximately 4 to 6 feet over ten years. It develops a broad canopy and has a slow growth rate, making it suitable for smaller landscapes and gardens.

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Light Requirements: 'Yellow Threads' thrives best in partial shade to full sun. However, providing some shade during the hottest part of the day can help maintain its vibrant leaf color. 

Source

West Seattle Nursery in a 5-gallon container as a 4' high specimen for $140.

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