Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'

Japan to Korea.

Japanese maple 'Orange Dream' is an upright and multi-stemmed shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Orange Dream's are green, opposite, lobed and have a light orange margin. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall. Orange-coloured, early shoots. Japanese maple 'Orange Dream' turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Smooth bark.

The purple-red flowers of the Japanese maple 'Orange Dream' appear in clusters in May.

Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese maple 'Orange Dream' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, heather garden, small/front garden

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.
- Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).