Trident Maple
Acer buergerianum
Height: 20-30'
Spread: 25-30'+
Shape: Oval; round. Irregular outline or silhouette.
Foliage: Opposite, simple, 3 triangular lobes,
entire or slightly serrated margin, 2 to 3 inches long,
shiny dark green above, paler or whitened beneath.
Fall Color: Red
Hardiness: 4-9
Comments: Trident Maple should be planted in full
sun or partial shade on well-drained, acid to neutral soil.
Consider protecting the trunk with a white trunk wrap the first
couple winters to help prevent bark damage from direct sun exposure
in northern climates. Given open soil for root expansion, it
tolerates salt, air pollution, wind and drought. This is one
tough tree well suited for urban landscapes. Foliage remains
green even in extended drought. Bark exfoliates nicely. Some
chlorosis can develop in soils with alkaline soil pH but it is
moderately tolerant of soil salt. Bark exfoliates into showy
plates as trees grow older.
