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Japanese Maple 'Fireglow': Intense Red Upright for Small Gardens

Japanese Maple Fireglow

Fireglow foliage

Fireglow form

Fireglow bark

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Fireglow' (Acer palmatum 'Fireglow') is a compact, upright cultivar known for its intense, glowing red foliage that retains its color well into summer, turning bright crimson in fall. Smaller and slower growing than 'Bloodgood', it is an excellent choice for smaller landscapes, courtyards, and containers where a bold red accent is desired.

Botanical Profile

Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Cultivar: 'Fireglow'

Cultivation Needs

Hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade for best color retention. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly. Minimal pruning required.

Design Applications

Perfect as a specimen in a small garden, in a container on a patio, or as part of a mixed border. Its compact size and intense color make it a versatile focal point.

Japanese Maples: Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood': The Classic Deep Red Landscape Standard; Japanese Maple 'Shaina': Compact Red Dwarf for Small Spaces; Japanese Maple 'Atropurpureum': The Classic Red-Leaf Seedling Type; Japanese Maple 'Katsura': Spring Orange Splendor with Green Summer Foliage; Japanese Maple 'Kiyohime': Dwarf Spreading Habit for Bonsai and Containers; Japanese Maple 'Osakazuki': Famous for the Most Intense Crimson Fall Color; Japanese Maple 'Kinran': Golden-Veined Reticulated Foliage; Japanese Maple 'Japanese Sunrise': Coral Bark with Yellow-Green Summer Foliage; Japanese Maple 'Moonfire': Reliable Red Upright with Bronze Summer Tones; Japanese Maple 'Fjellheim': Dwarf Compact from Norway

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