A golden yellow colour is typical of this cultivar is typical. The lobe edges of the new leaves have light rusty shade which soon disappears. As the season progresses, the inner leaves become light green thus loosing their golden appearance.
The leaves, typically palmated, are made up of 5 medium-size lobes. The lobes project outwards forming 5-6 cm diameter leaves with slightly toothed edges.
The plant has an erect habit, bushy, and does not become very tall. The golden colour of this cultivar is not the same as that of the more common A. Shirasawanum aureum. In the shade the yellow will turn a light green colour. In bright sun light the colour will take up some golden hues. The Autumn colouring is a brilliant yellow.