A compact maple with golden-orange new growth flushed pink-red at the margins, maturing to soft yellow-green and finishing bright orange-gold in autumn. Excellent in containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream'
Botanically, Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' is a slow-growing shrub in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, rich in autumn colour and golden foliage.
Where to grow Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream'
Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' does best in loamy, free-draining and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' in the garden
Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream'
Plant Sale lists Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream' as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed with your quote; ask about your preferred size before planning a purchase.
