Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
California
Types
Acer palmatum
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Awl-Shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Giant Sequoia
In German
Fireglow Maple
Giant Sequoia
In French
fireglow Maple
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Acer
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia
Care of Fireglow Maple and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.