Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’

Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’

Japanese Maple - Fireglow

A Japanese Maple similar but smaller than ‘Bloodgood’, known for it’s fantastic fall colour. Red new spring leaves turn a traditional purplish-red by summer and transition to an eye-catch flaming red fall colour. When the sun shines through the leaves, the tree looks like it is on fire! Grows 10′ high by 8′ wide in a 10 year period.

Additional information

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Exposure

Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun

Zone

6

Origin

Parentage unknown. Introduced by Fratelli Gilardelli Nursery, Italy in 1970.

Synonymous

Acer palmatum 'Effigy'

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: Amoenum

Originally introduced under the name Acer palmatum ‘FG1’.