Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset' Maple

Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset' – 1 Gallon Japanese Maple with Plum-Red to Orange Fall Foliage

Product Description:

• Scientific Name: Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset'
• Common Name: Oregon Sunset Japanese Maple
• Family: Sapindaceae (Maple family)
• Growth Zones: 6–9
• Mature Height: 6–7 feet (2.1 meters in 20 years)
• Mature Width: 9–10 feet (3 meters)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; full sun enhances color intensity
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Watering: Water regularly in hot months; avoid standing water
• Temperature Tolerance: Heat-tolerant, not frost-hardy

Key Features:

• 1 gallon Japanese maple size—compact, easy to ship and establish
• Plum-red spring leaves, purple-black summer tones, glowing orange-red fall color
• Rounded, compact canopy ideal for patios, borders, and containers
• Elegant leaf form with a slight weeping effect for soft texture
• Season-long visual interest with low-maintenance care

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright light or full sun for best foliage color; provide afternoon shade in extreme heat
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist and well-drained; use mulch to conserve moisture
• Ventilation: Ensure good airflow to prevent leaf scorch; avoid enclosed spaces
• Common Issues: Protect from frost; minor sunburn possible in heat waves
• Ideal Settings: Small gardens, borders, decorative pots, and Asian-style landscapes

Notes:

Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset' is a richly colored, compact Japanese maple that shines in tight urban spaces and containers. As a 1 gallon Japanese maple, it’s easy to plant and quick to establish, delivering dramatic color shifts from plum-red in spring to purple-black in summer and a vivid orange-red in fall. Its rounded habit and refined leaf shape create a luminous focal point for patios, borders, and courtyard gardens.