Acer buergerianum |
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Trident Maple |
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'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
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.