Acer buergerianum
Trident Maple
Trident Maple is a small slow-growing deciduous tree with a round crown and exfoliating bark when mature. The triangular, three-lobed leaves are glossy green above and pale green beneath and gain shades of red and orange in fall. Non-showy, greenish-yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Type: |
Tree |
Height: |
20’ - 30' |
Spread: |
20' - 30' |
Spacing: |
25' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Branches may be damaged by heavy snow or ice.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Encore Azalea, Lenten Rose, Japanese Cleyera
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.