Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Acer palmatum
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-12
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
बैंगन
In German
Fireglow Maple
Aubergine
In French
fireglow Maple
Aubergine
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Berenjena
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Berinjela
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Bakłażan
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Eggplant
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Eggplant
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Eggplant Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Eggplant are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Eggplant
Care of Fireglow Maple and Eggplant 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 Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.