Orange Dream is a beautiful tree and will probably do well in the situation you describe. As for a tidy upright tree, it really is much more shrubby than what it seems you desire. You could keep it neat and tidy, but it will take some pruning and shaping over time.

MJH

I have 2 and they have survived well here in Norton through 2 winters so far. One I put right in ground and suffered damage from deer last winter but leafed out nonetheless. The second I had in a container for the porch. I put in under the porch for winter and covered with leaves. It is doing great and in fact the growth has been so good I am thinking of putting it in the ground as it will have a good habit for the landscape. MJH is right, it will need some early trimming and shaping to develope a nice crown as it appears to get a little too twiggy on top with new growth.

I do know my container OD suffered from leaf scorch in the hot summer sun, so your site will be just right.

The spring and fall colors cannot be beat on this tree. Good luck.

John

I grafted one last spring and just placed it in the ground in the fall. It appears to have done extreemly well with the exception of the top bud having been bit off by a rabbit one night when my cage blew off. "It only takes one time". I am in Zone 5 and a number of nurseries sell these trees here so there must be a good sucess rate in this climate, I would think.

Grancru