Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’
Common Name : Japanese maple 'Fireglow'Family : SapindaceaeType : TreeHabit : ErectHeight : 1.5-2.5 metresSpread : 1.5-2.5 metresFlower colour : PurpleFlowering from : Mayto MayFoliage : DeciduousFoliage colour : Red& GreenHardiness: Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe -20° to -15°Sunlight : Full Sun / Part ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / NeutralSeason of interest : Spring - Summer - Autumn
‘Fireglow’ is a large, bushy, deciduous shrub ultimately reaching 4m in height. The leaves have 5-7 slender, pointed lobes, opening pinky-red in spring, developing to dark green heavily-flushed with dark red in summer, and turning purple-red in autumn. Small purple flowers are followed by red fruits