Acer palmatum Orange Dream - Japanese Maple - Grafted Plant in 9 cm Pot

Native to Japan China and Korea the Acer palmatums were introduced from Japan around the middle 1800's. Acer palmatums have to be among the most beautiful of all our garden trees. Acer palmatum Orange Dream has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit. A very distinctive variety, deeply lobed leaves of a striking orange, with darker orange margins, emerge in spring, fade to lime green in summer, then in autumn they again change to spectacular vibrant yellow/orange colours. In early spring as the foliage emerges masses of tiny red flowers appear, that contrast beautifully with the foliage. A lovely Acer with interest for much of the year. Really a very beautiful tree and ideal for patios, general planting and gardens. Very popular as a Bonsai subject. If growing in a pot or other container, use a good quality ericaceous compost. These plants are not ericaceous and can be grown in ordinary compost however they will grow better and give better colour in neutral to acid soil. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires.