Go Back Maple North Wind

Posted: March 17, 2021 at 7:56 PM
Acer x pseudosieboldianum 'North Wind'
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Plant Type: Deciduous Trees

North Wind® is the flagship of the Jack Frost® maple group. It has been unscathed in Midwest field testing, surviving temperatures of -30°F. The palmate leaves emerge red in spring changing to green by midsummer. Showy pink samaras standout against the green summer foliage. When other fall color has faded in northern landscapes, North Wind® continues the show with dramatic tones of orange and scarlet.

Acer x pseudosieboldianum North Wind®. Garden Size: 20’H x 15’W. 12-15″/year. Broad Upright. Zone 4. Green during the summer turning bright orange, yellow, and red colors in the fall. Smaller garden Maple tree. Does best in sun to partial shade. Description and pictures provided by Iseli Nursery.

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Flower Color

na

Foliage Color

green during summer turning to yellow, red, burgundy in fall

Plant Spread

15'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

20'

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

well drained

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Excellent small garden or yard tree.

Bloom Time

na

Critter Resistance

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Exposure

full sun to part shade

Growth Rate

slow

Seasonal Interests

fall