Scientific Name
Acer buergeranum

Common Name
Trident maple

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; well drained soil; tolerates dry, infertile sites
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright; rounded crown
Height: 25 to 35'
Width: 20 to 30'
Leaf: 1.5 to 3.5" opposite, simple leaf with 3 lobes; new growth often bronze to purple; yellow, orange, red fall color; colors later than most maples
Flower/Fruit: Insignificant flower
Comments: Tolerant of wind, salt, drought, air pollution, and soil compaction; may suffer breakage with ice storms; fall color varies greatly; possible tree for restricted root zone sites; with age bark exfoliates revealing gray, orange, brown color; does not develop leaf scorch during drought
Cultivars: Mino Yatabusa, Naputo Kaede, Street Wise
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