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Beginner
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4m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'
Other names: Japanese maple 'Fireglow'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'Fireglow' _ 'Fireglow' is a deciduous shrub or small tree. A relatively vigorously Acer, it has palmately lobed, purple leaves that turn scarlet in autumn.
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Purple in Spring; Purple in Summer; Red in Autumn
Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn
Habit: Rounded, Compact
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' (Japanese maple 'Fireglow') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil.
Foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun
can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry soil
or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves
are young.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Julie Clark
Looks dead, can anyone help, leaves just shrivelled and fell off!
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- Replies: 4
- Posted: Sat. 6th June 2009 17:31
- Last reply: Wed. 10th June 2009 18:33
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