Acer rufinerve 'Yellow Ribbon'

Lovely new introduction, Acer rufinerve 'Yellow Ribbon' has an eye-catching lemon yellow stem covered with fine silver lines and new shoots which are salmon pink in colour. The leaves are bright green with good red or yellow autumn colours. The bark of an established plant slowly darkens to bronze or lime green with silver lines as it ages. A spectacular, arching small tree.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Acer rufinerve 'Yellow Ribbon' requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Acer rufinerve 'Yellow Ribbon'  grows to be a small branching tree eventually.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 3 m (10 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]