Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' Dwarf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple that Changes Personality All Year Long

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is one of the fastest growing weeping dwarf Japanese maple varieties there is, but it still does not attain height very quickly. 'Orangeola' has a very pendulous habit and will have quite the waterfall look as it grows. 'Orangeola' can be a fast growing weeping Japanese maple especially when young which can create long shoots of weeping branches. This growth eventually helps 'Orangeola' develop into a low mounding Japanese maple that is a great for corners and centerpieces.

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is a great weeping dwarf Japanese maple that changes personality all season long. It emerges in the spring with heavily dissected leaves that have tones of green and orange in early spring  and as the sun works it's magic on the foliage it quickly turns brick red. This red color holds into the early summer. As spring turns into summer the older leaves start to slowly turn green, this process happens over a number of weeks during which the leaves appear molted with infused colors of green and purple washed across each leaf. About the time the entire plant becomes green in mid to late summer 'Orangeola' decides it is time to grow again, putting out red new growth that lays over the older foliage. Then in fall it really puts on a show with traffic stopping bright orange-red leaves.

'Orangeola' does extremely well in hotter climates and can be grown in sun or shade. More red colors will be attained in sunnier locations, but 'Orangeola' will grow well in shade as well. 'Orangeola' will grow well in zones 5 through 9 and will have different effects in different climates.

What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet

What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Red

What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Green

What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Orange-Red

What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Lace Leaf

What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Full Sun

What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Zones 5-9

What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Weeping Japanese Maple

What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'?

Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple

How should Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' be planted?

Elevated in Well Drained Soil