Orangeola Dwarf Japanese Maple

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Orangeola’

Common Name: Orangeola Dwarf Japanese Maple

Mature Height and Width: 4-6' tall × 4-6' wide

Growth Habit: Gracefully cascading, semi-upright dissectum form; develops a strong central structure with long, flowing pendulous branches. More vertical presence than many laceleaf types while retaining a weeping character.

Foliage Description: Finely dissected laceleaf foliage. Emerges bright orange-red to fiery crimson in spring, matures to deep red with bronze undertones in summer, often showing interior green shading in lower canopy.

Flower Description: Small reddish-purple spring flowers; not ornamentally significant.

Bloom Time: Mid-spring

Fall Color: Outstanding orange to scarlet-red; often one of the strongest fall displays among red dissectums.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best color retention with morning sun and afternoon protection in hotter exposures.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8

Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen tree for island beds; accent near patios or entryways; cascading focal point on slopes; Japanese-style gardens; layered understory planting beneath taller canopy trees; large containers in protected settings.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Japanese maples are not preferred forage, but deer may browse tender new growth, especially in winter or in high-pressure areas. Young plants are more susceptible than established specimens.