SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'
COMMON NAME: Fireglow Japanese Maple
GARDEN SIZE: 15 feet tall x 12 feet wide (can reach 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide with age)
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-8
EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun
WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.
HABIT (FORM): Upright, rounded canopy
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; burgundy-red in summer, bright scarlet in fall
FLOWERS: Inconspicuous
PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, Korea and China
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.
FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.
PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.
USES: Specimen, Fall Color