Orangeola Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Orangeola’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Height at Maturity: 8-10′

Width at Maturity: 8′ or so

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Weeping/Cascading

Growth Rate: Moderate

Foliage Color in Spring: Bright Orange to Red to Dark Maroon

Foliage Color in Summer: Green with Orange & Red Undertones with Mid-Summer Orange Flush

Foliage 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 Sun

Water Needs: Average, moderately drought tolerant when established

Soil 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: Low

Resistances: Deer – more info, Heat Tolerant, Insect, Disease, Sun Tolerant

Description

An absolutely beautiful tree with vivid coloring spring through fall and exceptional sun tolerance, the Orangeola Japanese Maple is 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 Uses

To 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 trees

Container 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 Preferences

Though 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 Articles

Click 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 Ground

How to Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In A Pot

How To Fertilize And Water A Japanese Maple Tree

How To Prune A Japanese Maple

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5 gallon tree delivered quickly and was absolutely gorgeous. Tree was bigger than expected and very healthy. I will absolutely buy from Wilson bro gardens in the future.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Tree was ordered to replace one we had ordered from another company that arrived “iffy” and died after a year. This tree was gorgeous when it arrived and so far is thriving. Would definitely order from Wilson Brothers again and would definitely recommend them!!!!——————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The Orangeola Japanese Maple arrived in fantastic shape! It was already leafing out and we were expecting frost so it stayed by a window in my garage until nighttime temperatures stayed above freezing but it’s in the ground now in a prominent place in my garden. Thank you for such a beautifully shaped tree!——————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

ORANGEOLA-5G*B2 Orangeola Weeping Japanese Maple – 5 Gallon
I have order now from Wilson Bros. a few times now and I am amazed at the quality of the product, the tree was if great condition.The speed of shipping and the packaging are outstanding, excellent all around. Trees were planting the following day and we are looking forward to next spring when they leaf out.————————————————————————–Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG

The Orangeola Weeping Japanese Maple – 5 Gallon Pot arrived here in perfect condition. The tree is large and well branched for a 5 gallon. I can hardly wait for for the leaves to change to its fall colors. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!——————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This lovely tree came in promptly and looks healthy and vibrant. We can’t wait to see it grow and thrive in our garden!———————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I bought the 5 gallon Orangeola Japanese maple 3 weeks ago and it’s doing great. Once planted, the heat didn’t bother it even though it was in the garage for about a week. We followed the instructions and it looks just as healthy and beautiful as when it arrived.———————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

It arrived and was exactly as described. Thank you.——————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This tree is so beautiful – can’t wait til it turns orange, but it is lovely with the redish colored leaves in the spring. I am so happy with your customer service. The tree came shortly after I ordered it in a sturdy box and it was very large and healthy and is doing very well after planting. I will definitely be ordering more plants from your company in the future since I am well pleased with every aspect of the first experience. Well done!!———————————————-Wow! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Gorgeous tree!——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The two maples I ordered were beautiful. The was no damage from shipping as they were packaged perfectly.
Couldn’t be happier and I will be ordering again. Thanks—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

We purchased a Japanese Maple from Wilson Bros, and felt we needed to write a brief review. First the plant is beautiful, secondly, they have internet sales down to near perfection. The plant arrived in short time. It was boxed and shipped in a way that offered excellent protection for the plant.. Any future purchases will be with them..Thanks for your great service….———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

timely delivery, well packaged, and wonderful instructions !——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Happy with my purchase. Healthy tree, size is appropriate for 5 gallons, tall and full. Will buy again!—————————————-Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG

This Japanese maple arrived safely packed and in pristine condition. It’s approx. 4 feet tall and just a beautiful specimen. I’m extremely pleased with this purchase. ————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Package arrived very quickly and was packed perfectly. I love that the tree was delivered with leaves and not bare root – a most wonderful change to the other trees I’ve received. Arrived healthy and thriving. One branch was broken in transit but nothing major. The leaves have wonderful colors already, and once the area is prepared for planting, it will make a lovely addition to the garden. Thank you so much for the tree I picked and received!—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

We ordered a 5 gallon Orangeola Weeping Maple in the fall of 2020, it dropped its leaves pretty soon after being planted. We were a little concerned because there is a scar on the tree trunk, however this has not affected the growth of this tree. We planted it as a focal point at the entryway to the front door. It seems to like it’s new home and just continues to grow and produce new leaves. I have been told by my neighbors here in Houston that their Japanese maples do not turn the beautiful colors in the fall because it does not get cold enough…. I am really, really hoping that this tree is different. Would definitely recommend this tree, especially from this company.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

I was not sure if I could plant my tree here in NY because the weather can be iffy in April. I sent a message on a Saturday and had a response that day. It was very helpful because I was informed that I should wait to plant my Japanese Maple. We have had a couple of frosts so….
Also I would like to tell prospective buyers to not worry about their plants being damaged in transit. The plant came in perfect condition and I can’t wait to get it in there ground.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks so much for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I ordered online because I could not find the tree locally. I had been reluctant to order plants online until two years ago when I couldn’t find what I wanted at my garden centers. I took a chance and now find myself buying almost everything online.
First time ordering from this nursery, 5 gal acer oraneola. Tree arrived well packaged, nice structure and very healthy. Can’t wait to plant it, Now I just need to find a new home for the holly it is replacing.
I wouldn’t hesitate to order from this nursery again, very happy.————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I ordered 2 of these maples for 2 large patio pots. They arrived with no broken limbs. Extremely well packed and shipped (not even any dirt slipping out of the pot!). Transplanted well and are starting to get some leaf nubs even with a cold snap in our area. I am moving them into the sun during the day the under patio cover for the night while the cold is still around. Not sure if I need to do this but don’t want to miss the beautiful spring colors. Shipping was quick and updates were easy to track. Plants were in great shape, well watered and have lots of branches. I have ordered online before and been disappointed with the stick I would receive…most did not make the trip well. I will definitely order from Wilson Bros. again! A perfect experience!! So nice to find a reputable company that does not misrepresent their product!! Kudos!!————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The Orangeola I ordered was the 5 gallon size. The tree arrived healthy and stands about 3 feet tall. Good packaging. Nice tree.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was hesitant to order a few trees via the internet, however, the experience turned out to be very positive. The trees came well packed, moist, and in good health. I would buy again.——————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

My plant arrived on time and packaged well. Its a great looking plant that was exactly as advertised.——————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I am relatively new to purchasing trees through the mail. However, Wilson Brothers seems to be on the ball. The tree was shipped FED EX and arrived the next day. It seemed in no acute distress and seemed in A1 condition.
The orangeola is a small specimen type of tree. It is absolutely perfect for the spot I planted it.
I honestly was shocked what a perfect shape it had. I could not have picked one out that good myself.
So far, I could not be more pleased with this tree. Good work Wilson Brothers !——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was hesitant to purchase plants by mail, but pleased to receive beautiful and healthy specimens that were packaged well and undamaged. I highly recommend using Wilson Bros for those plants that are hard to find at your local nursery.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Just rcvd Japanese Maple tree and was pleasantly surprised at condition it arrived in. It exceeded my expectations and I will be ordering more from Wilson Bros Gardens immediately!——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The tree arrived in perfect condition with no damage. Healthier tree than I could buy locally. Very satisfied and will purchase from Wilson Bros again.————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Beautiful tree. It was well-packed to ensure its safe arrival. So happy I was able to find it here, as my local nursery did not carry this variety. Would definitely order from this company again.——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

My 5 gal. Orangeola weeping maple arrived 2 weeks ago. One of the best trees I’ve received by mail. Beautifully shaped, close to 5’ tall,graceful weeping limbs,delicate reddish leaves. It was beautiful right out of the box. It will be a joy to watch grow.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the awesome review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

We knew the Orangeola Japanese Maple was a beautiful tree, but were extremely impressed when it arrived.
We had been looking for 2-3 months, nothing local nor anything on-line. When Wilson Bros sent us an email that it was back in stock, we jumped on it. The tree has a beautiful shape, large (5 gal) like we wanted, and packed very well. It arrived in perfect condition and we could not be any happier. We will definitely use Wilson Bros for all our plant and tree purchases in the future….Job Well Done!
Thank you!—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Was a lot bigger than anticipated. Great product——————————-We are so happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG

The colors of the tree are amazing. The plant I received was more than Ii expected – very full and obviously well taken care of. I received my shipment in Washington state and it was in great condition. Packed well and the soil was still damp. If you hesitate to order online, as I did, be confident in purchasing from Wilson Bros.————————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂

My tree arrived today…in great condition. Perfect for my new garden area. Thank you.————————————We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

I had been looking forward to receiving my orangeola Japanese maple and now that it has arrived I am absolutely delighted. The tree is the size I was expecting and has a very pleasing weeping shape already. It looks like it’s getting very close to putting out some leaves alongside my two other small Japanese maple varieties. I’m really looking forward to training these lovely little guys and enjoying them for years to come. They were shipped beautifully with good protection from the packaging. Thank you so very much, Wilson Brothers!! ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Nancy! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review and we really appreciate your compliments, which make everything we do even more worth the while.
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

My Japanese Maple Orangeola arrived in beautiful shape, It fit perfectly in the hole I had prepared for it and looks magnificent in my garden.—————————————Hi Marie, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Orangeola Weeping Japanese Maple. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens