Buy Acer palmatum 'Orion'

Also Known As

Orion Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 6'-7'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 1 at Maples N More Nursery

#1 Container | $44.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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Acer palmatum 'Orion' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Orion' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze, burgundy, green and red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Orion'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, fall color, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Orion'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Orion Japanese Maple offers a deeply divided leaf structure that gives texture to your landscape. This dwarf variety of Japanese maple makes a great addition to your rock garden, container garden, or just a dwarf tree to add to the landscape. Orion Japanese Maple has a slow growth rate, making it an excellent choice for bonsai. Fall colors are bright red.

By: Maples N More Nursery

This incredible witch?s broom offers a dwarf (only 3-5') tree whose tiny feathery (finely-divided) leaves open pink, change to pink and green in summer and to red in fall; delightful in container or rock garden. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

In early spring, lacy leaves emerge a crimson red, later deepening to orange-red colors with copper-green undertones. In autumn a delightful orange color lights up the foliage.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Rounded, bushy form with deeply divided leaves. Foliage emerges bright, cherry red in early spring. Mature leaves are maroon, copper and olive green. Shoots of red new growth continue throughout the growing season. Fall coloration is a soft orange.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A dwarf Japanese Maple with a round form. Tiny deeply-cut leaves are reddish brown with prominent veins. Originated from a witchs broom mutation in Pennsylvania.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

DWARF, green. Originating from a witch's broom in Pennylvania this cultivar has feathery, deeply divided, small leaves. It should be at home in a container or the rock garden