Botanical profile

Acer palmatum 'Orange Flame'

Latin name
Acer palmatum 'Orange Flame'
Common name
Japanese Maple 'Orange Flame'
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer palmatum 'Orange Flame' is a striking Japanese maple distinguished by its flamboyant foliage, which bursts into vibrant orange hues upon bud break. Its deeply cut leaves turn orange-red in summer, then burst into a deep red in autumn. With its elegant growth habit and moderate size, this cultivar is ideal for adding warmth and vibrancy to Japanese gardens, flowerbeds, or terraces. Hardy and ornamental, Orange Flame embodies the changing beauty of the seasons and transforms any landscape into a vibrant and colorful scene.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended - use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Slightly acidic, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Red
Fruiting
Samaras sometimes visible at the end of the season.
Foliage color
Orange-red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Tree-like
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Width
2 m (between 6 and 7 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

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