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Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' is the Perfect Red Upright Japanese Maple for Any Yard Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' is the perfect name for this small upright Japanese maple introduced by Nurseries Gilardelli in Italy. The large, broad leaves emerge more dark red than purple in spring and are thinner than other cultivars making them somewhat translucent. If sited where it can be viewed with the rising or setting sun behind it the leaves will glow a bright red. If you are watching when the sun gets to the proper angle it looks like someone turned on an electrical switch and the tree was lit. Fall color is constantly bright red. 'Fireglow' is a moderate growing upright Japanese maple. 'Fireglow' will grow close to a foot per year eventually reaching 10 to 12 feet tall. 'Fireglow' will grow with a vase-shape structure with the canopy spreading out about 4 to 6 feet wide. Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' is an excellent Japanese maple tree that can grow in just about any condition. 'Fireglow' should grow well in zones 4 through 10 and will handle full sun in pretty much any climate. 'Fireglow' is one of the best upright growing Japanese maples for full sun and warmer climates. 7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Dark Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Burgundy What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Bright Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Broad Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Zones 4-10 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Upright Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'? Moderate Growing Upright Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

'Moonfire' is one of our favorites. It seems to grow faster and hold it's color better in shade than other red leaf cultivars. 'Moonfire' also tolerates full sun and maintains it's color into the hot Georgia summer as well as any upright variety we grow. The foliage of 'Moonfire' comes out dark purple in spring but tends to turn more red as summer nears, except in more shady locations where the color remains more purple. It's leaves are slightly translucent and tend to glow when the sun lights them from behind. Fall color is bright fiery red. 'Moonfire' was discovered by Dick Wolff in 1974. 10 Year Size: Height:  12-14 feet    Width: 10-12 feet Spring Color: Burgundy Summer Color: Burgundy Fall Color: Red Sun Tolerance: Full Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

‘Germaine’s Gyration’ was discovered by Bob Vandermoss and introduced by Andre Iselli for his mother Germaine. This outstanding dissectum variety does well in the south, tolerating even full sun. This is important because most green dissectums will not tolerate full sun as far south as Atlanta. Germaine's Gyration will become much wider than tall with the inner branching swirling around the main trunk in different directions making it obvious where the gyration part of the name came from. The outer form of the tree however is a very pleasant and fairly symmetrical mound. Fall color begins in October as a golden yellow first turning orange then almost red as the temperatures cool in November. 10 Year Size:   Height:  4-6 Feet    Width:  6-9 Feet Spring Color: Green Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Yellow, Orange Sun Tolerance: Full Sun Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil