Orangeola Japanese Maple (Spiral Trunk)Acer palmatum dissectum‘Orangeola’Plant DetailsUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:5a-9bFind Your Zone Height at Maturity: 8-10′Width at Maturity: 8′ or soGrowth Habit / Form: Upright, Weeping/CascadingGrowth Rate: Moderate Foliage Color in Spring: Bright Orange to Red to Dark MaroonFoliage Color in Summer: Green with Orange & Red Undertones with Mid-Summer Orange FlushFoliage Color in Fall:Brilliant Orange and Red Light Needs: Full Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Filtered Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun, All Day Filtered SunWater Needs:Average, moderately drought tolerant when establishedSoil Type:Sandy, Loam & Clay (Condition heavy clay soils when planting)Drainage: Well drained soil is a must!Soil pH: 5.0 – 7.0 is ideal Maintenance: LowResistances: Deer, Heat Tolerant, Insect, Disease, Sun TolerantDescriptionAn absolutely beautiful tree with vivid coloring spring through fall and exceptional sun tolerance, this is the spiral trunk version of the ‘Orangeola’ Japanese Maple, a weeping, semi-upright grower to about 8 to 10 feet tall an 8 feet wide. In spring its new lacy leaves emerge bright orange to red.As the second flush of growth comes on the trees can have a two tone appearance; orange new growth with dark maroon and/or green older growth.During summer the leaves may become a handsome green with orange and red undertones. In fall, a spectacular show of brilliant fiery-red and orange is truly a sight to behold! Landscape & Garden UsesTo showcase its magnificence and beauty, Orangeola Japanese Maple is best used in the landscape as a focal point specimen to draw attention to a specific area of the home or landscape. That said, you can plant them in groupings of three or plant one on both sides of an entryway. Orangeola is excellent for use in containers.Suggested Spacing: At least 12 feet apart for space between treesContainer culture can extend the useful range of Japanese Maples. They are extremely easy to grow in containers, a practice taken to its most extreme form in the art of bonsai. Click on the link below under Helpful Articles for Japanese Maple container planting instructions.Note:One Japanese Maple can make a landscape…that is, if you don’t overcrowd it with other trees and plants. Therefore, when choosing companions to plant under or around your Japanese Maple, make sure to select low-growing shrubs or groundcovers that won’t interfere at all with your tree.Note:For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a, where this Japanese Maple variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring. Growing PreferencesThough delicate looking, Japanese Maples are actually very tough and long-lived trees. They are very easy to grow. Container culture can extend their useful range. They are extremely easy to grow in containers, a practice taken to its most extreme form in the art of bonsai.In their natural habitat, Japanese Maples are understory trees, growing in dappled forest sunlight at the edges of woodlands. That said, Orangeola Japanese Maple has excellent sun tolerance.Most any average garden soil will grow Japanese Maples. They prefer a moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. As with so many other ornamental plants and trees, constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. So make sure to plant your Japanese Maple in a well-drained site. Helpful ArticlesClick on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Japanese Maple trees.How To Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In The GroundHow to Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In A PotHow To Fertilize And Water A Japanese Maple TreeHow To Prune A Japanese Maple Plant Long & Prosper!Meet The Wilson Brothers & StaffQuestions?Contact Us! Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “‘Orangeola’ Weeping Japanese Maple – Spiral Trunk – 3 Gallon Pot” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
