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Also Known As

  • Wildfire Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 7'-15'
  • W: 4'-12'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

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Acer palmatum 'Wildfire' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Wildfire' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Wildfire'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 7 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Wildfire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This variety is known for its yellow fall color and bright red petioles and winter bark. One of the brightest-colored cultivars with red twigs!

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Wildfire' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Wildfire'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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