SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer buergerianum
COMMON NAME: Trident Maple, Three-toothed Maple
GARDEN SIZE: 25-35 feet tall x 20-30 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Drought-tolerant once established.
HABIT (FORM): Erect, Multi-stemmed, Oval, Rounded
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; variable fall color, typically reds and oranges
FLOWERS: Small, greenish-yellow, blooms in spring, insignificant
PLANT ORIGIN: Eastern China, Japan, Korea
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.
FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring, but not generally necessary.
PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally non-toxic for pets.
USES: Specimen, Shade, Fall Color