Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace' is a beautiful Japanese maple known for its finely dissected, lace-like leaves that emerge a vibrant orange in spring before transitioning to a soft green in summer, and finishing with a stunning display of gold and red in autumn. Its elegant, cascading form makes it an excellent choice for adding a graceful, airy texture to gardens, containers, or Japanese-style landscapes. This compact variety is perfect for small spaces or as a striking focal point in any garden.
Why Grow Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace'?
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Vibrant Seasonal Foliage – Bright orange spring leaves, followed by green in summer and gold-red autumn colour.
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Lace-Leaf Appearance – Delicately dissected leaves that provide a light, airy texture.
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Compact, Graceful Form – Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or accent plantings.
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Year-Round Interest – Offers beautiful colour transitions through the seasons.
Height of Plant
Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace' grows to around 1.5-2 meters in height and spread in 10 years, making it ideal for smaller spaces or containers.
Where to Site Your Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace'
This elegant maple thrives in partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s perfect for:
- Small gardens and courtyard plantings
- Patio containers or decorative pots
- Woodland or Japanese-style gardens
How to Grow and Care for Your Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace'
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic, and moist soil rich in organic matter.
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Light – Thrives in partial shade, with protection from intense afternoon sun to preserve its vibrant colours.
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Watering – Keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained, ensuring the plant does not dry out completely.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Light pruning in early spring can help maintain its shape and remove any damaged or dead wood.
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Mulching – Apply mulch around the root zone to keep soil moist and protect the roots.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally resistant to pests and diseases, though some protection from strong winds and direct sunlight is recommended.
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Cold Hardy – Hardy in most regions, offering year-round beauty in cooler climates.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace' pairs beautifully with other Japanese maples, ferns, hostas, and shade-loving perennials. Its airy, delicate form complements low-growing groundcovers and creates a lovely contrast with darker foliage plants.
With its unique, lace-like leaves and vibrant seasonal colour transitions, Acer palmatum 'Orange Lace' is an exceptional choice for adding elegance, texture, and year-round beauty to any garden or container display.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
