Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Acer palmatum
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
रूस ओलिव
In German
Fireglow Maple
russische Olive
In French
fireglow Maple
Olive russe
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
oliva ruso
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Olive russo
In Polish
fireglow Klon
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Russian Olive
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive
Care of Fireglow Maple and Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.