Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Acer palmatum
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Fireglow Maple
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
fireglow Maple
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
árbol del pan
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Arum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit
Care of Fireglow Maple and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.