The Herbstfeuer Japanese Maple, also known as the Autumn Fire Japanese Maple, is a beautiful and popular cultivar of Acer palmatum. It is known for its stunning autumn foliage, which displays vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. This deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has a spreading, rounded form.
To care for a Herbstfeuer Japanese Maple, it is important to provide it with the right growing conditions. It thrives in partial shade to full sun, but it prefers protection from hot afternoon sun in warmer climates. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods.
Pruning is usually done in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Mulching around the base of the tree can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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East Asia |
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Height: |
10’ - 15' |
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Spread: |
5' - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool. Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Black Mondo Grass, Rhododendron
IMAGES: John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America, J20160817-0040—Acer circinatum—RPBG (28546831793), CC BY 2.0, (2) John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America, H20100805-3009--Acer circinatum--RPBG (15037160035), CC BY 2.0, (3) Koichi Oda, acer palmatum
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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