About
Acer Arctic Jade ('Isiaj' PBR) (Jack Frost Series) is a deciduous hybrid maple, resulting from the cross of A. palmatum and A. pseudosieboldianum. This tree typically reaches a height of approximately 6 meters and features a well-defined branching pattern. Its large, deeply lobed leaves start as a bright green in spring and transition to vibrant shades of orange and red during the fall. This cultivar has been developed as a more resilient alternative to traditional Japanese maples, making it suitable for challenging climates.
About the genus
Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation and Japanese maples cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1, if necessary, from late autumn to midwinter only
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to coral spot, Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus