Acer buergerianum

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Trident Maple

 
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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

 

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Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.