One of if not the most heat tolerant of all Japanese Maples, meet Glowing Embers, a stunning eye-catcher and Georgia Gold Medal Winner developed by Dr. Michael Dirr at the University of Georgia. It was chosen for its tolerance to heat, humidity, drought and full sun tolerance and its ability to adapt to a range of soil conditions. The finely-toothed leaves of Glowing Embers emerge green in spring and holds well through summer with little to no leaf scorch. Fall foliage is a kaleidoscope of glowing red, orange, yellow and purple shades. Full sun can lead to tip burn on the foliage but does mush better then other variety's in full sun. It won't tolerate wet sites, however, or sites where extreme fluctuations in soil moisture are common. Good soil drainage is essential.

Height at Maturity: 15' in 10 years; 30' in 20 years
Width at Maturity: 15-20'
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage Color in Spring: Green
Foliage Color in Summer: Green
Foliage Color in Fall: Glowing red, orange, golden and purple shades
Light Needs: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Sun with Evening Shade
Water Needs: Average, very drought tolerant when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty (Condition heavy clay soils when planting)
Drainage: Well drained soil is a must!
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 is ideal
Maintenance: Low
Resistances: Deer, Drought, Heat Tolerant, Insect Resistant, Sun Tolerant