Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Acer palmatum
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
पेकॉन
In German
Fireglow Maple
Pekannuss
In French
fireglow Maple
Pacanier
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Pecan
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Pecan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Pecan
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Pecan Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Pecan are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Pecan
Care of Fireglow Maple and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.