25g Trident Maple
Acer buergerianum

Grows 20-30' ht & sp

Trident maple is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded branching form.  It prefers full sun and average well-drained acidic soils, however, it is tolerant of a range of soil moistures and textures. It is also tolerant of wind, salt, drought, air pollution, and soil compaction. Trident maple has a slow to medium growth rate and is easy to transplant. 

The leaves have three forward-facing lobes resembling a trident. This tree tends to grow as a multi-stemmed, low-branching specimen, but it can be pruned to a single stem. The exfoliating bark reveals an orange-brown inner bark, which adds interest. The fall leaf color can be variable, sometimes yellows but usually reds and oranges.  it is frequently used in bonsai but can also be as a street tree or a shade tree for smaller spaces.

Photo Credit: NC Extension

• Colorful, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Low Maintenance, Street Tree,
• Hardy in zones 5 - 9
• Full Sun, Part Shade,