This is quite a spectacular and much appreciated cultivar. The Spring colouring is a particular pale yellowish-green tone. Further into the season the leaves become a deeper golden yellow colour. In partly shady areas the leaves keep their yellow hue a bit longer.
Direct sunlight can cause leaf burnings. Leaves are generally 6-8 cm wide, but can be 5-11 on mature specimens. The Autumn colouring is often spectacular, as it changes from orange to red or purple.
The growth habit is rather stocky. The young plants grow quite vigorously for a few years, becoming more compact and multi- branched later on. The seeds are in very tight groups of keys and become a brilliant red colour. They often emerge from the golden foliage, adding further decorative qualities to this beautiful plant.