Acer Palmatum

Just purchased an Acer Palmatum "Orange Dream"
know nothing about them does any one out there have one? and can give me some info please.
Oh it was half price in Sainsburys.... :D

 

rosietu that variety is listed on this very good website. Looks like you got a nice one.

http://www.bodwen-nursery.co.uk/japanesemaplesn-.html

They descibe it as, Orange Dream (medium)
Spring colours of bright orange with prominent yellow midribs. Leaves later change to lemon-yellow with orange margins. Pale yellow in summer changing to bright yellow gold in autumn.


Also described as:

A Japanese maple cultivar rare to the nursery trade and of unique form and colour. A narrowly upright growth habit and slow rate make 'Orange Dream' a large shrub to small tree depending on culture. Striking orange-yellow foliage over bright green bark results in a truly different look. This beautiful Japanese maple will enhance any garden. It will also look wonderful in a pot or tub on the patio of balcony. The Autumn colour and older foliage is breathtaking yellow.

Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Decidious

And

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/93771

BM

 

Thank you BM, It did look interesting even in its miserable little pot but with a good overnight soaking looks decidedly happier.

 

Your welcome rosietu, always nice when you have bought something and it turns out to be rare or special in some way, look after it.
BM