Acer buergerianum

Plant Type Tree
Deciduous, Broadleaf

Form Vase

Climate Zones 4b to 9a

Bloom Color Yellow

Bloom Time Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring

Growth Rate Average

Mature Height 25 to 50 feet

Mature Spread 15 to 25 feet

Environment Partial shade to Full sun
Moist soil
Tolerates moderate drought

Soil Alkaline, Neutral, Acidic, Clay, Sandy, Well drained, Loamy, Slightly alkaline, Adaptable

Leaf Color Green

Fall Color Orange, Red, Yellow, Attractive fall colors

Attributes Not North American native
Attracts birds
Moderately dense crown
Moderately flammable

Uses Specimen
Massing
Seashore
Patio tree
Lawn tree
Street tree
Small site


Native Habitat China

Culture Notes Trident Maple should be planted in full sun or partial shade on any well-drained, acid soil and is quite tolerant of salt, air pollution, wind and drought. Like other maples, some chlorosis can develop in soils with pH over 7 but it is moderately tolerant of soil salt. It performs well in urban areas where soils are often poor and compacted. Trees are easily transplanted due to their shallow root system and are fairly `clean' trees since they do not drop messy leaves, fruit or flowers.

Trees grown in partial shade can grow much taller (up to 60 feet tall), especially when the crown is touching adjacent trees preventing branches from spreading. The tree is reported to be weak-wooded in North Carolina but some of this may be due to poor structure, not weak wood. This can be at least partially prevented by pruning major lateral branches so they grow no larger than half the diameter of the main trunk. Be sure that there are no weak crotches with embedded bark, or double or multiple leaders which could cause the tree to split apart. Specify single-leadered trees when planting along streets or in parking lots or other commercial landscapes.


Pests and Diseases None of major concern, a very clean tree.