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M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
National Arboretum - Washington, DC

 TRIDENT MAPLE
Acer buergerianum

General Notes

     Utility friendly tree. Trident Maple is a very attractive small maple, effective as a lawn specimen, patio or shade tree. It has interesting flaky bark, and has a neat appearance, except for the hanging seeds in the winter. It tolerates most soils, with light to moderate moisture, and is quite dependable once established. It may require regularly scheduled light top-trimming (but not necessarily shearing) of vigorous top shoots to maintain its height below 25'. Native to China and Japan.

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• Acer buergerianum - Sapindaceae
• Additional Names: Acer buergeranum
  
  Previously listed in the Aceraceae family.
  Common Names: Trident Maple, Three-Toothed Maple
• Native To: China and Japan
• Habit: Spreading with a Low Canopy.
  Has Deciduous foliage.
• Shape: Oval or Rounded
• Sunset Zones: 2 - 9, 14 - 17 and 20, 21
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
• Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moist Soil
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 20 - 25 feet
• Canopy Width: 20 - 25 feet
• Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen, Bonsai
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years
• Leaves: Lobed and Palmate Medium to Light Green. Gold or Red in Fall. Deciduous.
• Flowers: Yellow. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Fruit: Brown or Yellow Winged Seed, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Summer.
• Bark: Light Green or Light Gray, Exfoliating
• Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Aphids, Root Rot and Verticillium
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf and Moderate out of Leaf.
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: None Known

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SelecTree. "Acer buergerianum Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 18, 2013.
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