Orange Dream Japanese Maple, Dwarf Acer Palmatum Shade Tree - Live Plant

Add a glowing splash of color to your landscape with Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream', one of the most popular golden-orange Japanese Maple cultivars for collectors and home gardeners. This beautiful deciduous tree is prized for its bright orange-gold spring foliage, finely divided palmate leaves, attractive green summer color, and brilliant fall display. 'Orange Dream' develops an elegant upright, branching habit and remains relatively compact compared with many traditional landscape trees. Its colorful foliage makes it an excellent specimen for Japanese gardens, patios, courtyards, woodland gardens, mixed borders, and small landscapes. The standout feature of 'Orange Dream' Japanese Maple is its remarkable foliage progression. New leaves emerge in shades of orange, golden yellow, and copper, creating a luminous spring display. As the weather warms, the foliage generally transitions to yellow-green or green while the young branches and petioles can retain attractive orange-red tones. In autumn, the foliage develops another spectacular show, often turning golden yellow, orange, and red before dropping for winter. The changing colors give this Japanese Maple multiple seasons of visual interest rather than relying on a single flush of color.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Sun Exposure: Full to partial shade
• Mature Size: 7 ft tall x 4 ft wide in 10 years
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 6-9
• Soil Preference: Well-draining
• Watering: Moderate, does not like soggy conditions/"wet feet"

Please Note: 

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You'll Love It: If you're looking for a Japanese Maple with exceptional seasonal color, Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' is an excellent choice. Its glowing orange spring foliage, elegant green summer appearance, and vibrant autumn color make it one of the most versatile colorful Japanese Maples for the landscape. Whether you're creating a Japanese garden, adding color to a woodland landscape, or looking for a beautiful specimen tree for your home, 'Orange Dream' Japanese Maple delivers eye-catching foliage and elegant structure throughout the growing season.