Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ (Japanese Maple)

Aptly named, Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ (Japanese Maple) is a large, upright, bushy, deciduous shrub. Emerging pinkish-red in spring, the palmately lobed leaves gradually darken to green, heavily flushed with dark red in summer before turning purple-red in fall. Small, attractive purple flowers appear in spring, followed by winged red fruits in autumn. Relatively vigorous, this red Japanese Maple is a striking ornamental with beautiful foliage.

• Grows up to 12-15 ft. tall and wide (360-450 cm).
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. A lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch.
• Perfect as a specimen plant in cottage gardens, city gardens, or Japanese gardens and containers.
• Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge.
• It may be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, and verticillium wilt.
• Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings.
• Acer palmatum is native to Japan, Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia.