Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'

Orange Dream Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ is a bright, colorful Japanese maple prized for its golden-yellow foliage flushed with orange and coral tones. Spring growth emerges vivid yellow-orange with red-edged leaves, creating one of the most luminous displays among golden maples.

Through summer, foliage softens to yellow-green, especially in partial shade, while retaining warm highlights. In fall, leaves turn brilliant orange to red-orange, delivering a strong and cheerful autumn show. Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate form, giving the tree a refined yet vibrant appearance.

The habit is upright and compact, forming a tidy small tree well suited to limited spaces. ‘Orange Dream’ performs best in partial shade, where leaf color is brightest and scorch is minimized, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 8–10 ft



Height: 10–15 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Specimen tree for bright foliage color



Accent tree in small gardens or courtyards



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Patio and entryway plantings



Color contrast among green or dark-leaved plants

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

10-12'

Width

8-10'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Orange, Yellow Green

Fall color

Gold

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

3'

10-year width

3'