Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Fireglow Maple
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.