Acer palmatum ‘Orion’
Japanese Maple - Orion
A compact dwarf Japanese Maple with tiny, deeply divided lobes featuring prominent veins. Bright red new growth matures to a maroon colour taking on greenish-brown hues by summer, sizing up and transitioning to shades of orange in the fall. Grows 3′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
Please contact us to verify this plant is in stock.
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Found as a witch's broom at Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Dwarf
Related products
-
Acer japonicum ‘Abby’s Weeping’
(Japanese Full Moon Maple - Abby's Weeping)Read more -
Acer palmatum ‘Akane’
(Japanese Maple - The Madder Plant / The Glowing Evening Sky)Read more -
Acer palmatum ‘Aka kawa hime’
(Japanese Maple - Small Red Bark)Read more -
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
(Japanese Full Moon Maple - Dancing Peacock)Read more