{"title":"Pacific Rim® Maples","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u003e*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b5c2a3be-d78c-4635-ba84-ed3feb40a812-41\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8390b598-b251-477e-9404-b965571ee937\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003ePacific Rim® maples are distinctive hybrid garden trees developed by Iseli Nursery from the genetic heritage of Acer pseudosieboldianum, commonly known as Korean maple, and Japanese maple, Acer palmatum. Selected through decades of breeding and evaluation, the Pacific Rim® collection combines the refined appearance associated with Japanese maples with improved adaptability for North American landscapes. These ornamental maple trees are valued for their elegant branching, decorative foliage, seasonal colour, and ability to create a strong focal point in residential and professionally designed gardens. Their versatile forms work beautifully in front yards, landscaped courtyards, structured garden beds, contemporary landscapes, and mixed borders. For Canadian gardeners seeking alternatives to traditional Japanese maple trees, Pacific Rim® maples offer distinctive selections suited to colder growing regions, with individual hardiness varying by cultivar. Whether you are planning a new landscape or looking for an ornamental maple to add colour, texture, and architectural interest to an established garden, explore our Pacific Rim® maple collection and find the right tree for your outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acer-pseudosieboldianum-origami","title":"Acer × pseudosieboldianum 'Origami'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer × pseudosieboldianum ‘Origami’, or the rare Japanese maple 'Origami', is an exceptional small maple from Iseli's selections, captivating with its compact rounded habit and finely cut foliage, reminiscent of delicate Japanese paper folding. This dwarf shrub reaches approximately 2.5 m (8 ft x 8 ft) in height and width at maturity, with a slow growth rate of 10 to 15 cm per year, ideal for small gardens, rockeries, decorative containers, or shaded areas. Its soft green foliage in spring remains elegant throughout the summer, then transforms into golden yellow, orange, and flamboyant crimson red in autumn, offering a unique colorful spectacle. Perfectly suited for hardiness zones 5 and above, 'Origami' prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and exposure from sun to partial shade. Its sculptural form, refined texture, and discreet robustness make it a reliable choice for well-maintained landscapes in temperate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"6 gallons","offer_id":58652349464736,"sku":"ACEPSEOR06GL","price":294.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 gallons","offer_id":58652350873760,"sku":"ACEPSEOR15GL","price":854.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Acerxpseudosieboldianum_Origami_printemps.png?v=1774654811"},{"product_id":"acer-pseudosieboldianum-wabi-sabi","title":"Acer × pseudosieboldianum 'Wabi Sabi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer × pseudosieboldianum ‘Wabi Sabi’, also known as the Wabi Sabi Maple, is a graceful small ornamental maple with a spreading, gently weeping habit, inspired by Japanese aesthetics. Its finely cut dark green foliage, borne on stems with whitish waxy reflections, is enlivened in spring by very ornamental upright red samaras. In autumn, it boasts a flamboyant mix of red, orange, and yellow, creating a vibrant tableau of warm colors. Its low and wide silhouette (2.1 m x 3 m) makes it an excellent choice for Zen gardens, flowerbeds, or rockeries. This hardy cultivar tolerates full sun to partial shade, adapts to well-drained soils, and is resistant to temperatures as low as -29 °C (zone 5). The 'Wabi Sabi' maple combines texture, structure, and refined simplicity, offering an elegant presence year-round in Nordic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"6 gallons","offer_id":58652354642080,"sku":"ACEPSEWASA06GL","price":294.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 gallons","offer_id":58652356051104,"sku":"ACEPSEWASA15GL","price":854.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Acerxpseudosieboldianum_WabiSabi.png?v=1774655009"},{"product_id":"acer-pseudosieboldianum-first-flame-1","title":"Acer × pseudosieboldianum 'First Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer × pseudosieboldianum ‘First Flame’, also known as the ‘First Flame’ hardy maple, is a small ornamental tree remarkable for its vibrant fall color, even at a young age. It features finely cut foliage that is soft green in spring, becoming medium green in summer, then ablaze with bright red, orange, and pink at the first signs of cold weather. Its naturally rounded to slightly flared silhouette, combined with moderate growth, makes it an ideal choice for small gardens, flowerbeds, shade gardens, or Asian-style landscaping. This cultivar is perfectly hardy for Quebec, tolerating temperatures down to -40°C, while being less susceptible than classic Japanese maples to sunscald or late frosts. It prefers cool, well-drained soil, in partial shade to full sun, and requires little maintenance. The 'First Flame' maple thus offers an explosion of color and texture for elegant northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"6 gallons","offer_id":58652321808544,"sku":"ACEPSEFFL6GL","price":294.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 gallons","offer_id":58652332687520,"sku":"ACEPSEFFL15GL","price":854.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 gallons","offer_id":58652336128160,"sku":"ACEPSEFFL20GL","price":1454.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Acerxpseudosieboldianum_FirstFlame_00fc1dde-37ec-4d87-bcfb-139ff046b88d.png?v=1774654105"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-acer-pseudosieboldianum-cascadia","title":"Acer × pseudosieboldianum 'Cascadia'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKorean hybrid maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer × pseudosieboldianum 'Cascadia'\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small deciduous ornamental tree with a spreading, flexible and gently cascading habit. Its finely divided green foliage gives the crown a delicate texture reminiscent of Asian maples. Small, discreet purplish-red flowers appear in spring and are followed by winged samaras. In autumn, the leaves develop bright shades of red and orange, sometimes mixed with yellow. With a moderate growth rate, the tree can reach about 4.5 m (14.8 ft) tall and 4 m (13.1 ft) wide. Its Zone 5 hardiness makes it suitable for Quebec regions that fall within this hardiness range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun to partial shade encourages a well-developed canopy and expressive autumn colour. In very exposed locations, some protection from drying winds and intense late-day sun can help reduce foliage stress. This cultivar performs best in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of approximately 5.5 to 7.0 and reliable drainage. Moderate, regular watering is especially important while the tree establishes, but the root zone should not remain waterlogged. An organic mulch helps maintain more even soil moisture. Maintenance is easy, and pruning should generally be limited to removing dead, damaged, crossing or poorly positioned branches while preserving the cultivar’s naturally graceful form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the landscape, this maple is especially effective as a specimen in a residential yard, small garden, structured border or Japanese-inspired planting. Its dissected foliage contrasts attractively with the broad leaves of hostas, the lighter texture of ferns and hakonechloa, and the colourful foliage of heucheras or selected small conifers. Spring flowers may be visited by insects when available, while the branching structure adds visual interest and definition to the planting. To display its spreading form properly, allow enough room for the canopy to develop without crowding from vigorous neighbouring plants, walls or other structures. Its strongest ornamental feature is the combination of refined foliage texture and vivid seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56995584868512,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Acerxpseudosieboldianum_Cascadia.png?v=1778111208"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-acer-pseudosieboldianum-final-fire","title":"Korean hybrid maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer × pseudosieboldianum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Final Fire’)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKorean hybrid maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer × pseudosieboldianum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Final Fire’)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact ornamental tree with an upright form that gradually develops into a broadly rounded, graceful crown. Its finely divided, palmate leaves emerge light to medium green and create a refined texture through the growing season before turning vivid shades of orange and red in autumn. Subtle purplish-red flowers appear in spring and are followed by inconspicuous winged samaras. Deciduous and moderately growing, this maple reaches approximately 5 m (16 ft) tall and 4 m (13 ft) wide at maturity. Its combination of manageable size, elegant foliage and reliable fall colour makes it especially appealing for Zone 5 landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow this maple in full sun to partial shade, preferably where it receives some protection from drying winds and intense late-afternoon sun. It performs best in fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil that remains evenly moist yet drains well, with organic matter helping maintain good soil structure. Water regularly while the tree establishes, then continue providing moisture during prolonged dry periods without allowing the root zone to become waterlogged. A layer of organic mulch is useful for keeping roots cool during Canadian summers. Fertilization should remain light and is generally needed only in spring when growth indicates a requirement. Minimal pruning is recommended, mainly to remove damaged or poorly positioned branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its moderate mature size and brilliant autumn display, this Korean hybrid maple works beautifully as a specimen tree near a patio, in an urban yard, a Japanese-inspired garden, or among layered shrub and perennial plantings. Its delicate foliage pairs effectively with conifers, hostas, ferns and woodland plants that enjoy similar soil and moisture conditions. Spring maple flowers can provide early-season resources for visiting insects, while the branching structure contributes shelter and visual structure within the garden. Position the tree where its graceful outline and changing foliage can be appreciated at close range, particularly against darker evergreen foliage or a simple architectural background that emphasizes its seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"6 gallons","offer_id":58652317909152,"sku":"ACEPSEFFI6GL","price":294.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 gallons","offer_id":58652320596128,"sku":"ACEPSEFFI15GL","price":854.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Acerxpseudosieboldianum_FinalFire.png?v=1778111366"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/collections\/Pacific_rim_iseli_image_erable.png?v=1778005201","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/pacific-rim-maples.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}