Acer buergerianum – Trident maple

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Acer buergerianum – Trident maple

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Small to medium size tree that can grow over twice as big in the wild as under cultivation. First has narrow, fan-shaped crown, soon developing to ovoid and later broad ovoid. The dark, grey-brown trunk sometimes has a slightly orange hue and can flake in strips as the tree matures. The leaf is somewhat variable but nearly always has three lobes pointing more or less forward. This is why A. Buergerianum is called the Trident maple. Sometimes used as a street tree, but its main use is as a park or solitary tree. The shiny, dark green leaf has a healthy appearance and can turn yellowish to deep orange-red in autumn. However, this varies from tree to tree and also depends on soil type and local climate conditions. Mature trees are reasonably drought-resistant.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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300/350 multistem
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350/400 multistem
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450/500h, multistem with raised stems
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450/500H,400/500W
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500/600h, multistem with raised stems
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600/700h, multistem with raised stems
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700/800h, multistem with raised stems
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Specifications
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Height
12 (-25) metres
Crown
ovoid to broad ovoid, fairly open, half-open crown
Bark and branches
bark dark grey-brown, sometimes flaking profusely in strips
Leaf
3-lobed, glossy dark green, up to 8 cm long and 2.5 - 6 cm wide
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
cream-coloured, in small, stalked corymbs
Fruits
single seeds, winged, always in pairs. Light green to reddish, 2.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well drained, slightly acidic to acidic soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
medium/good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Eastern China
Synonyms
Acer trifidum
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green white average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Trees that can tolerate drought
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Frequently asked questions
Acer buergerianum

Acer buergerianum can eventually reach a height of 12 (-25) metres, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer buergerianum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12 (-25) metres, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer buergerianum turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer buergerianum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer buergerianum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer buergerianum blooms in april, may.
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