Acer Palmatum 'Fire Glow' 85cm Pot 400cm Height Outdoor Tree

Acer Palmatum 'Fire Glow' 85cm Pot 400cm Height Outdoor Tree

Acer palmatum ‘Fire Glow’ is a stunning Japanese maple variety prized for its brilliant red foliage, which lights up the garden from spring through autumn. A relatively newer cultivar, ‘Fire Glow’ is especially admired for its ability to maintain its...
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Acer Palmatum 'Fire Glow' 85cm Pot 400cm Height Outdoor Tree

Acer Palmatum 'Fire Glow' 85cm Pot 400cm Height Outdoor Tree

£4,250.00

Acer Palmatum 'Fire Glow' 85cm Pot 400cm Height Outdoor Tree

£4,250.00
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Acer palmatum ‘Fire Glow’ is a stunning Japanese maple variety prized for its brilliant red foliage, which lights up the garden from spring through autumn. A relatively newer cultivar, ‘Fire Glow’ is especially admired for its ability to maintain its vibrant colour throughout the season, making it a superb alternative to more common red varieties like ‘Bloodgood’.

🌿 Key Features:

  • Foliage: Palmate leaves emerge a vivid bright red in spring, deepen to a glowing crimson-red through summer, and then blaze into intense fiery scarlet in autumn. The leaves are slightly translucent, catching the sunlight and appearing to almost glow from within — hence the name.

  • Habit: Forms a small, upright tree with a broadly spreading, rounded canopy, typically growing to about 3–4 metres high with a similar spread over time.

  • Bark: Smooth grey-brown bark adds subtle structure in winter.

It makes a spectacular focal point in borders, as a lawn specimen, or in Japanese-style gardens. Its relatively compact size also means it works well in larger containers.


🌱 Detailed Care Guide for Acer palmatum ‘Fire Glow’

📍 Position & Light

  • Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.

  • Can tolerate more sun than many other red Japanese maples, making it a good choice for slightly brighter spots, though hot afternoon sun can still scorch delicate leaves.

  • Always position in a sheltered site, away from strong winds.

🌬️ Shelter

  • Essential to protect from cold, drying winds which can damage or shred the fine leaf tips.

💧 Watering

  • Likes soil to be consistently moist but well-drained.

  • Water deeply during dry spells, especially when newly planted or grown in pots.

  • Mulch each spring to conserve moisture and keep shallow roots cool.

🪴 Soil

  • Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, humus-rich soil.

  • Avoid heavy clay or very alkaline sites. If needed, plant in raised beds or containers with ericaceous compost mixed with grit.

🍽️ Feeding

  • Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or an acer-specific feed.

  • Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which encourage soft, sappy growth prone to wind or frost damage.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

  • Minimal pruning required.

  • Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter while dormant.

  • Avoid heavy cutting back which can spoil its natural shape.

🪲 Pests & Problems

  • Generally very healthy and trouble-free.

  • May occasionally attract aphids on new growth.

  • Leaf scorch (browned edges) typically results from drought, strong winds or intense sun, rather than disease.

🚰 Container Growing

  • Excellent in large pots, perfect for patios or smaller gardens.

  • Use ericaceous compost with added grit, ensure the pot drains freely, and raise it on feet.

  • Water consistently, and in harsh winters, wrap the container or move it to a sheltered spot to protect the roots.

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