Deciduous Trees – Arctic Jade Maple

Arctic Jade Maple 

Botanical name: acer x pseudosieboldiaum ‘IsIAJ’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height with up to a 15 ft spread

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zone 4 

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green/orange/red

Growth rate: grows 1 – 1 ½ ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: focal point, borders

Light needs: 5-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: vibrant fall color, cold hardy, 

Watering instructions: allow the top few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, azaleas, hydrangeas 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and most pets but toxic for horses if ingested 

Invasive species: no