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 manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
