Maple, Trident
Category: Downtown Arboretum
Acer buergerianum
47 Trees
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Noteworthy Characteristics
Acer buergerianum commonly called trident maple or three-toothed maple is native to China, Korea and Japan. It is a small, rounded, deciduous tree that typically grows rather slowly to 20-30’. Triangular, three-lobed leaves (to 3.5” long) are glossy green above and pale green beneath. Variable but usually attractive fall color features shades of dark red and orange. Non-showy, greenish-yellow flowers bloom in spring (April-May). Samaras (to 1” long) mature in fall. Exfoliating bark will develop on mature trunks.
Genus name is the Latin name for a maple tree.
Species name honors Heinrich Buerger, 19th century German botanist.
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