Deciduous And Flowering Trees
Orangeola Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'
Orangeola is a weeping Japanese maple with a mounding crown and finely cut foliage. Spring leaves are orange-red; summer brings red-green tones before red-orange fall color. A fresh orange-red flush may appear in midsummer. This deciduous cultivar generally reaches about 8 feet tall and 7 feet wide, though older plants may spread farther. Its arching canopy makes a foliage specimen in a sheltered garden position or a container with room to grow. In Southwest Washington, give it sun to partial shade, moist, well-drained soil, and regular water during dry weather. Shelter from strong wind and watch exposed, dry sites for leaf scorch.
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At a glance
- Mature height
- About 8 feet
- Mature spread
- About 7 feet; older plants may spread farther
- Light
- Sun to partial shade
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
The arching, weeping canopy gives Orangeola a low ornamental profile. Place it where its seasonal foliage and spreading form can be seen, or grow it in a roomy container.
Where to plant
Allow space around the canopy rather than planting against a wall or crowded path. Choose a sheltered position with sun to partial shade.
Through the seasons
New leaves open orange-red, become red-green in summer, and turn red-orange in fall. A second flush of orange-red growth may appear in midsummer.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Orangeola is suited to maritime Northwest gardens when its site provides shelter and summer water. In Southwest Washington, check soil moisture during dry spells.
Soil, drainage & water
Grow in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly through dry weather so the root area does not dry out.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Plant where strong wind is buffered. Water regularly during dry weather, especially when growing Orangeola in a container.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Maple anthracnose
Brown or tan leaf blotches, sometimes followed by early leaf drop.
Help your plant thrive
Rake up fallen leaves and remove infected twigs during dormancy.
Maple aphids
Small insects on leaves, sticky honeydew, and curled or distorted new growth.
Help your plant thrive
Encourage natural enemies and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.
Bacterial leaf spot and dieback
Water-soaked leaf spots, darkened veins, or dying shoots and twigs.
Help your plant thrive
Avoid overhead watering and wounds; remove infected material during dry weather.
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