
Jack Frost Ice Dragon Korean Maple
Acer X Pseudosieboldianum Jack Frost Ice Dragon
A stunning ornamental maple, 'Jack Frost Ice Dragon' offers year-round beauty with its unique foliage and striking fall colors.
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About this plant
The Jack Frost Ice Dragon Korean Maple (Acer x pseudosieboldianum 'Jack Frost Ice Dragon') is a remarkable hybrid prized for its exceptional hardiness and ornamental appeal. This selection boasts deeply lobed, palmate leaves that emerge with a hint of red before maturing to a vibrant green, providing a lush canopy through spring and summer. As autumn arrives, prepare for a breathtaking display of fiery orange, crimson, and purple hues, making it a spectacular focal point in any landscape. Its elegant, upright growth habit and attractive bark add textural interest, even in winter. Developed for superior cold tolerance and disease resistance, 'Jack Frost Ice Dragon' is a robust choice for a variety of garden settings, from specimen planting to enhancing mixed borders.
Care & maintenance
Thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Protect young trees from strong winds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape as desired. Fertilize annually with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for trees.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 15-20 feet
- Mature width
- 10-15 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium