Acer cascade goldJapanese Maple 'Cascade Gold' Acer palmatum 'Cascade Gold' Where most Japanese maples go deep red or burgundy, 'Cascade Gold' goes the other way fresh lime green and gold tones through spring and summer, turning brilliant shades of orange and amber as autumn arrives. The cascading habit means it builds into a dome of colour that looks good from above or at eye level, and works particularly well on a raised bed or terrace where the branches can fall