Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Acer palmatum
Starfruit
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-14
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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, 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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
carambola पेड़
In German
Fireglow Maple
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
fireglow Maple
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
árvore de carambola
In Polish
fireglow Klon
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Viridis Maple
carambola ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Aceraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Carambola
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Carambola Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Carambola are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Carambola
Care of Fireglow Maple and Carambola 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 Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.