Acer palmatum ‘Fireball’
Japanese Maple - Fireball
A dwarf, congested Japanese Maple. Bright red spring foliage deepens to purple-red by summer before transforming back to bright fiery red in the fall. Similar to ‘Shaina’ but even smaller leaves and slower growing. Grows 4′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
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| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Found as a witch's broom by John Verkade in the 1980s.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Dwarf
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