Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Acer palmatum
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-7
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Fireglow Maple
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
fireglow Maple
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cupressoideae