Maple, Orange Dream Japanese MapleOrange Dream Japanese Maple is a compact deciduous tree with an upright habit. Its striking orange yellow palmate foliage emerges gold with pink edges, and turns bright orange to red in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East