Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Red Currant
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Red Currant
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Fireglow Maple
In French
Groseille
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Grosella
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Groselha
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
fireglow Klon
In Latin
red RIBES
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Grossulariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Red Currant and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Fireglow Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Red Currant and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Red Currant and Fireglow Maple
Care of Red Currant and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Red Currant 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.