Acer palmatum 'Fire Glow'

Fire Glow Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ is a medium-sized red Japanese maple with vivid scarlet to deep red foliage that holds color exceptionally well throughout the growing season. Its name comes from the way the leaves seem to glow when light shines through them — especially in morning or late afternoon sun.


🌳 Key Features


Foliage: Bright red to deep burgundy in spring and summer; fiery red fall color.



Habit: Upright, vase-to-broad form with well-branched structure.



Leaves: Palmately lobed, medium-sized red leaves that may appear somewhat translucent in sunlight.




📏 Size & Growth


Mature Height: ~10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) (some sources report up to ~20 ft with age).



Mature Spread: ~8–12 ft (2.5–3.7 m) (larger with age).



Growth Rate: Moderate.




☀️ Growing Conditions


USDA Zones: ~5–9 (often 5–8).



Light: Full sun to partial shade (morning sun + afternoon shade ideal in hot climates).



Soil: Moist, organically rich, well-drained soil.



Water: Consistent moisture; mulch helps retain water and keep roots cool.




🌞 Seasonal Interest


Spring: Bright red emerging foliage.



Summer: Deep burgundy-red leaves that retain strong color even in heat.



Fall: Brilliant fiery red autumn display

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Fall color

Bronze, Red

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No