Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Acer palmatum
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Oleaster
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
इलेगनस
In German
Fireglow Maple
Elaeagnus
In French
fireglow Maple
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Elaeagnus
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus
Care of Fireglow Maple and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.