A cold-hardy hybrid maple with finely cut green leaves that turn fiery orange, red, and yellow in fall. Small, elegant, and graceful with weeping form. Ideal for compact gardens and landscapes seeking Japanese maple style in colder climates. Deer-resistant.

Scientific Name: Acer × pseudosieboldianum 'IslID' Ice Dragon®

Soil Type: Well-drained loam, sand, clay

Soil pH: 5.5–7.5 (acidic to neutral)

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Watering Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Hardiness Zone: 4–9

Height: 8–10 ft (2.4–3 m)

Spread: 10–12 ft (3–3.6 m)

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) in early spring