Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ – Golden Yellow Japanese Maple | 35–45 Inches Tall | Orange Red Edged Foliage | #3 Container Size

Bring glowing color and cheerful elegance to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’, a stunning Japanese Maple prized for its luminous golden foliage edged in bright orange-red tones. Originally introduced in Italy, this highly ornamental maple emerges in spring with vibrant yellow leaves outlined in fiery orange-red, creating a brilliant sunrise-like effect in the garden. Throughout the growing season, the foliage continues to shift through warm golden and orange hues before finishing with spectacular shades of orange and red in autumn. ‘Orange Dream’ develops into a graceful dense shrub-like tree that makes a perfect focal point for patios, collector gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, and shaded garden corners. Its bright foliage also pairs beautifully with darker maroon Japanese maples for dramatic contrast. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 35–45 inches tall
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Bright golden foliage with orange-red edging
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Orange Dream Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred
Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 10 feet in 15 years
Growth Habit: Dense upright shrub-like form
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Spring Color: Golden yellow with orange-red edges
Summer Color: Yellow-green to golden tones
Fall Color: Bright orange and red
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers

💡 Care Tip: Protect from harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates to preserve vibrant foliage color and prevent leaf scorch. Mulching around the base helps keep roots cool and moist.