Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Acer palmatum
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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 leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, 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
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Fireglow Maple
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
fireglow Maple
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Fireglow Maple and Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.