Acer Palmatum
‘Orangeola’
Deciduous dissectum dwarf tree with a stunning, cascading, and weeping mound-like structural habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply cut and finely dissected with delicate, lace-like serrated segments, emerging a bright, fiery orange-red with a subtle green under-tone in spring, maturing to a rich, glossy bronze-green or purplish-green while continually flushing glowing orange-red new growth tips into summer, and turning spectacular, explosive shades of brilliant fiery orange, gold, and bright crimson-red in autumn.
Pot Size: Supplied in a 2-Litre pot (View what to expect)
Spring Foliage: Fiery orange-red with a subtle green undertone
Summer Foliage: Glossy bronze-green or purplish-green with ongoing bright orange-red summer flushes
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant fiery orange, gold, and bright crimson-red
Habit: Stunning cascading, weeping mound-like structural dissectum habit with elegant, arched branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent sun and heat tolerance for a dissectum, though appreciates protection from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect choice as an architectural focal point over water features, premium rockeries, low walls, or cascading from large feature containers
| Autumn Leaf | Orange, Red, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Weeping / Cascading |
| Size | II. Small (1-2 metres), III. Medium (2-4 metres) |
| Spring Leaf | |
| Summer Leaf | Green, Red / Purple, Yellow / Orange / Gold |
