Botanical profile

Acer pseudosieboldianum ‘Northern Glow’

Latin name
Acer pseudosieboldianum ‘Northern Glow’
Common name
Maple 'Northern Glow'
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer pseudosieboldianum ‘Northern Glow’, or Korean Maple ‘Northern Glow’, is a small deciduous tree remarkable for its great hardiness and elegance, similar to Japanese maples. Its rounded to broadly spreading habit, fine branching, and delicately lobed foliage make it an excellent choice for residential gardens, refined landscapes, and sites exposed to harsh winters. In spring and summer, its light green to medium green leaves create a light and luminous texture, then transform in autumn into a spectacular blend of red, orange, and scarlet. Highly valued as a solitary specimen or accent tree, Acer pseudosieboldianum ‘Northern Glow’ offers a lasting ornamental presence without requiring the extreme protection often necessary for some more delicate maples. It is particularly suitable for gardeners looking for a decorative, hardy specimen adapted to northern climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Fertile, moist, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35 °C (-31 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Purple red
Fruiting
Ornamental samaras (not edible)
Foliage color
Glossy green → yellow, orange, red (fall)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Slightly spreading
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
5 m (16 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.