Fireglow Japanese Maple Trees – Acer Palmatum Fireglow

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The Acer Palmatum ‘Fireglow’, also known as the Fireglow Japanese Maple, originates from East Asia and has found a home in many gardens across the globe, including those in the United Kingdom, due to its captivating visual appeal and ease of cultivation.

Fireglow Japanese Maple Trees – Acer Palmatum ‘Fireglow’

The Acer Palmatum ‘Fireglow’, also known as the Fireglow Japanese Maple, originates from East Asia and has found a home in many gardens across the globe, including those in the United Kingdom, due to its captivating visual appeal and ease of cultivation.

Description and Characteristics

Fireglow Japanese Maples are unique for their brilliant leaf colour and elegant form. The leaves, with their five to seven lobes, are a radiant red throughout the growing season, intensifying into a fire-like red-orange during autumn. This vibrant colour display is a stark contrast to the more subdued green palette of many native UK trees, such as the English Oak or Common Beech.

Growing in a broad, upright shape, the Fireglow Japanese Maple forms a beautiful canopy with an intricate branching structure. It offers a striking aesthetic appeal, making it an excellent specimen tree in garden designs.

The Fireglow is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) at maturity, with a similar spread. Its moderate growth rate, approximately 30-60cm per year, allows it to fit well into many garden sizes without becoming overwhelming.

These trees typically have a lifespan of 50-100 years, some living even longer under ideal conditions. One of the tallest Fireglow Japanese Maples in the UK is located in a private garden in Surrey, standing at around 5 meters.

Flowering, Berries, and Reproduction

In spring, the Fireglow Japanese Maple boasts clusters of small, red-purple flowers, adding to its colourful charm. Following the spring bloom, the tree produces winged samaras – fruit that start as green and gradually turn a reddish hue. These winged seeds, which contribute to the tree’s autumn allure, are dispersed by the wind, allowing the tree to propagate and spread to new locations.

Benefits to Wildlife

Although not native to the UK, the Fireglow Japanese Maple offers benefits to local wildlife. The dense canopy provides shelter and nesting sites for birds, while the seeds offer a food source for a variety of wildlife species. The tree’s flowers also attract pollinators, supporting local biodiversity.

Ideal for British Gardens

Fireglow Japanese Maples thrive in the British climate, preferring a sheltered spot with partial shade or full sun, provided the soil is well-drained and consistently moist. Their adaptability, combined with their dramatic aesthetic appeal, makes them a popular choice for British garden designs, offering a touch of Eastern elegance to any landscape.

Distribution in the UK

Although not native to the UK, Fireglow Japanese Maples are frequently found in private gardens, public parks, and botanical gardens across the country. Regions with temperate climates, like the South of England, provide ideal conditions for these trees. Prominent displays can be seen in places like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey.

In summary, the Fireglow Japanese Maple offers a stunning combination of vibrant, season-changing colours, moderate growth size, and benefits to local wildlife. With the right care, this tree can become a dazzling feature in any British garden, large or small, contributing a spectacular splash of colour and a sense of tranquillity.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree, Regular Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Small Growing

Growth Speed

Slow Growing

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Colourful Foliage?

0

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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