Acer, Cutleaf Japanese Maple, Threadleaf Japanese Maple 'Orangeola'

Rating neutral as new in my garden. It’s growing in a container but may be transplanted inground.

This is a great tree for smaller places and has (so far) proven to be above average when it comes sun and heat tolerance for a Japanese m...Read Moreaple in my neck of the woods.

The most difficult issue I've had with my 'Orangeola' has been finding a decent pot to put it in. I found something about the right size...Read More when I first took it out of its gallon pot after buying it almost 2 years ago. It's about time to repot it again, and I've had a hard time finding a pot that's wider than it is deep. Half wine barrels just don't do it justice. It seems very happy, oblivious to my mental anguish. I only wish I could have 10 more!

Orangeola, (like the Red Dragon) is a more 'columnar' growing japanese maple, so it works well in a space where you might need that shape...Read More. While not greatly 'showy' all on its own you'll see from the photo I posted that you can use its dark purplish color in Fall to contrast against a yellow Coral Bark for some dramatic effect.