Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Japanese maple 'Fireglow' (Acer palmatum) is a rounded, deciduous large shrub with decorative, purple-red leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears purple-red flowers arranged in clusters in May. These produce red winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer palmatum 'Effegi'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * red shoots * easy to care for * cannot be grown over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Fireglow's are purple-red, opposite, serrated, lobed. They are about 5 - 9 cm in size. Red, early shoots. Japanese maple 'Fireglow' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Spread
Italy.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Fireglow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Japanese maple 'Fireglow' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.