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