Differences between Golden Leaf compound leaves maple and compound leaves maple
Let me tell you about the differences between Golden Leaf compound leaves maple and compound leaves maple, as well as some quick propagation techniques and small gardening knowledge for fast propagation of compound leaves maple. Let's learn about it together below.
Although the Golden Leaf compound leaves maple is not a native species and although it is prone to attracting longicorn beetles, the market demand for Golden Leaf compound leaves maple is still high, with a booming market. Why is that? There's no other reason, it's just because the landscape effect of the Golden Leaf compound leaves maple is too good!
The leaves are bright and changeable, without burning edges in summer
Golden Leaf compound leaves maple (Acer negundo ‘Aurea’) is a deciduous tall tree with strong upright growth and a full canopy, representing the most typical golden-leaf series among the colorful leaf species in Europe and America. Its pinnate compound leaves are large, with bright and variable leaf colors, golden in spring, and gradually turning yellow-green in summer. The leaf undersides are smooth, without burning edges in summer, making it an excellent colorful street tree and ornamental species for gardens. In Europe, it is often combined with golden-edge compound leaves maple and pink-leaf compound leaves maple for environmental beautification.
Vigorous growth, cold and drought resistant
Golden Leaf compound leaves maple has a vigorous growth and germination ability, with an annual growth of up to two to three meters. It prefers sunlight and loose, fertile soil, with few diseases and pests (except for the long-hated longicorn beetles), and can be pruned into a green hedge for landscaping. The fine roots are well-developed, and it can be transplanted and survive in all seasons.
Among the five variants of the compound leaves maple in North America (Golden Leaf compound leaves maple, flamingo, variegated compound leaves maple, golden-edge broad compound leaves maple, and red-leaf compound leaves maple), the Golden Leaf compound leaves maple has the strongest cold resistance, tolerating temperatures as low as -40 to -45 degrees Celsius. Additionally, it is drought-resistant, slightly salt-tolerant, and dust-tolerant, with a wide suitable habitat area, and is cultivated as an ornamental plant in North China, Northeast China, Northwest China, and East China.
Talking about the longicorn beetle problem again
Golden Leaf compound leaves maple is susceptible to longicorn beetle damage, but not only Golden Leaf compound leaves maple; most maple species are also prone to longicorn beetle damage, including the popular American red maple for several years, and American red maple has not been selling poorly due to longicorn beetles.
Furthermore, longicorn beetles are common garden pests, and they can damage a wide range of tree species, including common species such as poplar, willow, catalpa, white waxwood, sophora, and ginkgo. In fact, as long as proper control measures are taken, longicorn beetles can be prevented and controlled, and there is no need to avoid food for fear of choking.
Large-scale engineering seedlings in short supply
In recent years, the country has advocated for extending greenery and adding color, resulting in a significant increase in the demand for colorful leaf trees. Golden Leaf compound leaves maple is popular due to its attractive colors and fast growth, and has been selling well in the past two years, with a high demand. It is a commonly used species in the golden-leaf series. Among them, engineering seedlings are mainly in the 10-12 cm range, while newly established nurseries mainly use 5-8 cm seedlings.
However, due to the recent promotion of Golden Leaf compound leaves maple, there is currently a shortage of large tree seedlings in the market, 15-20 cm in size, leading to high prices. It is reported that if planting small seedlings, it takes 5-6 years for Golden Leaf compound leaves maple trees to grow to 15-20 cm, and if planting 5-8 cm Golden Leaf compound leaves maple, it takes 3-4 years to grow.
The above content about the differences between Golden Leaf compound leaves maple and compound leaves maple, as well as the quick propagation techniques for fast propagation of compound leaves maple, can be used as a reference for green plant enthusiasts.