Acer buergerianum
Trident Maple
Description
The Trident Maple is a small deciduous tree growing to 20' tall and wide, bearing small, 3' lobed leaves noted for brilliant, reliable red-orange and deep salmon pink fall color. The bark quickly becomes greyish, and this is the most popular maple for bonsai in Japan, being especially valued for its beautiful surface roots. Depending on the severity of the summer, it should receive sun to mostly shade. with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.