Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
  
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
  
8-1
  
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
  
Purple, 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
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
  
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
  
Cornus florida
  
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
  
Flowering dogwood
  
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
  
flowering dogwood
  
In German
Fireglow Maple
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
fireglow Maple
  
Cornus florida
  
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
  
Cornus florida
  
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
  
Cornus florida
  
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
  
Cornus florida
  
In Polish
fireglow Klon
  
Cornus florida
  
In Latin
Viridis Maple
  
Cornus florida
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Acer
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Fireglow Maple and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.