Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Acer palmatum
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
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
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
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Inkberry
In German
Fireglow Maple
Inkberry
In French
fireglow Maple
Inkberry
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Inkberry
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Inkberry
In Polish
fireglow Klon
inkberry
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Inkberry
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Family
Aceraceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Inkberry
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Inkberry Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Inkberry are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Inkberry
Care of Fireglow Maple and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.