The Trident Maple is an excellent tree for small patios or use as a street tree. The bark of the tree provides good winter interest in the garden. The Trident Maple has good drought resistance and does not develop leaf scorch during dry periods.

Bark: Gray-brown-orange developing an exfoliating texture, on 2 - 3 inch diameter trunks.

Foliage: Opposite, simple, 3-lobed, 1 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches high and wide with deeply cut sinuses. New growth is a bronze-purple color maturing to a glossy dark green in summer and changing to yellow, orange or red in late October to early November.

Flowers: Greenish yellow, borne in downy umbel-like corymbs with the leaves in March.

Fruit: Samara, 3/4 - 1 inch long. The wings are 1/4 inch wide and mature in October - November.

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More Information

Tree ID Number:
Scientific Name:	Acer buergerianum
Mature Height:	20 - 30 feet
Canopy Spread (Diameter):	20- 30 feet
Branching Shape:	Oval-rounded outline
Growth Rate:	Slow to medium
Wood Strength:
Cold Hardiness Zone:	5 - 8
Soil Moisture Requirements:	Moist, Dry
Light Requirements:	Sun, Part or Dappled Shade
Common Pests:	None serious
Comments:	Excellent for small patio, lawn, street tree, containers or for bonsai.

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