Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Acer palmatum
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
White Spruce
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Fireglow Maple
Alberta Fichte
In French
fireglow Maple
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Alberta abeto
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce
Care of Fireglow Maple and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.