Glowing Embers Japanese Maple - a stunning Georgia Gold Medal winner! Grown in zones 5-8, this tree reaches 10-15 ft. tall. Its fiery red leaves make a bold statement in any landscape.
Glowing Embers Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Glowing Embers') is a small, upright tree that is known for its fiery red fall foliage. It is a relatively new variety, developed by Dr. Michael Dirr in the 1990s.
Glowing Embers Japanese Maple typically grows 10-15 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. It has a dense, rounded crown and finely-toothed leaves that are green in the spring and summer. In the fall, the leaves turn a brilliant red, orange, and yellow.
Glowing Embers Japanese Maple is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to care for and is resistant to most pests and diseases.
This tree is a good choice for a variety of landscape applications. It can be used as a focal point plant, in a small garden, or as a street tree. It is also a popular choice for bonsai.
Here are some tips for growing Glowing Embers Japanese Maple:
- Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or peat moss to improve drainage.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to shape the plant.
With proper care, Glowing Embers Japanese Maple will thrive in your garden for many years to come.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when growing Glowing Embers Japanese Maple:
- It is susceptible to sunscald, so it is important to plant it in a location that gets some afternoon shade.
- It is also susceptible to aphids and spider mites, so you may need to treat it with an insecticidal soap or neem oil if you see any pests.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
