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'Orange Dream'
is a stunning Japanese maple known for its vibrant foliage and exceptional multi-season color changes. Leaves emerge in early spring as bright golden-yellow with beautiful pink edges, creating an absolutely captivating display. Foliage transitions to chartreuse in summer for a cool, fresh appearance, then displays brilliant orange-yellow hues in fall for a warm seasonal finale. The seasonal color progression adds exceptional visual interest throughout the year. Develops a compact, upright growth habit with dense branching that creates a beautiful sculptural appearance, reaching 8-10 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide with moderate growth. Best leaf color is achieved in dappled light, with protection from intense afternoon sun in hotter climates. Adapts well to container gardening, allowing for flexible placement options. Low-maintenance and versatile—ideal as a specimen plant, focal point in gardens, courtyards, or near patios, in Japanese gardens, rock gardens, mixed borders, or to brighten shady spots. Perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or as a striking accent in larger landscapes. An essential choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful, manageable tree that adds vibrant color and elegance to any outdoor space.
Japanese maples are among the most versatile and admired ornamental trees, prized for their elegant form, refined foliage, and year-round visual interest. Suitable for both garden planting and bonsai cultivation, these trees adapt beautifully to a wide range of landscapes and growing styles.
Japanese maples are available in a wide variety of natural forms, including:
Their graceful branching structure provides beauty even in winter once leaves have fallen.
Cultivars display a remarkable range of ornamental traits, including:
Leaf shapes range from finely dissected laceleaf forms to broader, classic palmate leaves.
Japanese maples are highly valued for bonsai due to their fine branching, ability to reduce leaf size, and responsiveness to pruning and training. At the same time, they perform exceptionally well as garden trees—whether planted in the ground, grown in containers, or used as focal points in Japanese-inspired landscapes.
Typical Japanese Maple growth form
We offer Japanese maples in several size categories. Measurements are approximate and provided as a general guideline.
| Size Category | Height | Trunk Diameter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4" Liners | 6–12 inches | ¼–½ inch | Young plants ideal for training, bonsai, or growing on |
| Standard 1-Gallon | 6–24 inches | ¾–1½ inches | Well-established plants suitable for landscape or container growing |
| 1-Gallon Extra Large (XL) | 12–48 inches | ¾–2 inches | Grown for a longer period, resulting in better branching, thicker trunks, and a more mature appearance |
Please note: Plant size and form will vary depending on the cultivar purchased. Dwarf varieties will naturally be smaller and more compact than standard varieties, even within the same pot size.
Grown in Canada, for Canada. All our Japanese maples are cultivated and shipped from our Canadian nursery with care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your climate.
