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.