Acer Pseudosieboldianum 'Northern Glow'

Northern Glow Korean Hybrid Maple

Acer pseudosieboldianum ‘Northern Glow’ is an exceptionally cold-hardy Korean maple selected for its outstanding fall color and refined form. Spring and summer foliage is medium green, with deeply cut, maple-shaped leaves that resemble Japanese maples but with much greater winter hardiness.

In autumn, ‘Northern Glow’ delivers a spectacular display of scarlet, crimson, orange, and purple tones, often with multiple colors appearing on the same leaf. The foliage color is among the best of any cold-hardy maple, making it a standout in northern landscapes.

The tree forms an upright, rounded to vase-shaped habit with good branching and a graceful silhouette. It is more tolerant of cold, wind, and variable conditions than Japanese maples, while still providing a similar ornamental effect.

Size



Width: 12–15 ft



Height: 15–20 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 3–7



Best Uses


Specimen tree for exceptional fall color



Cold-climate alternative to Japanese maple



Accent tree in lawns or mixed borders



Woodland edges and naturalized landscapes



Northern gardens requiring reliable winter hardiness

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

10'

10-year width

10'