Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Acer palmatum
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root bark
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
पीले अदरक
In German
Fireglow Maple
Gelber Ingwer
In French
fireglow Maple
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
fireglow Klon
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Monocotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Aceraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger
Care of Fireglow Maple and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.