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Acer palmatum - Orange Dream

Type Tree, Deciduous
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Flowers (), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Acer palmatum - Cultivation Notes

Plant in sheltered location avoiding exposure to intense sun or winds will scorch leaves. Plant in any rich moisture retentive yet free draining soil - avoiding very chalky soils. Maples are hardy and require minimal aftercare post establishment.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Acer palmatum:
  • Attractive autumn colour
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Acer palmatum
  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils


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Acer palmatum - Orange Dream

This plant is available from Crocus:


Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' (Japanese maple)

A new orange-leaved maple.

Availability: within 2-3 days excludes weekends.

Size: 3 litre pot (30cm).

£25.99 £17.99

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