What: Acer palmatum, Orangeola, is an exceptional selection of the lace-leaf Japanese maples.
Why: The new spring leaves are bright orange-red when they first emerge and retain an orange undertone as they fade to a summertime red-green. The foliage color is enhanced by a second flush of orange-red new growth in mid-summer. Fall color tends to be in dramatic fiery tones of red and orange.
Where: One nice feature of this shrubby tree is that it is not as wide spreading as other forms of lace-leaf maples making it an excellent selection for containers.
Size: Reaches a height of 4 feet with a spread of 3 feet.
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