Japanese Maple. Bright deep purple leaves all summer. Good autumn colour. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1.4m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’
Bright deep purple leaves all summer. Good autumn colour.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | 'Fireglow' |
| Common Name | Japanese Maple |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site, Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Pot, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Coral spot, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Mulch |
| Propagation | Grafting, Stem cuttings |
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