Acer buergerianum

Hardy maple good for street plantings and as a shade tree. Upright growth habit when young, maturing to a rounded canopy. Copper-red new growth, with leaves turning green in summer. Autumn leaves of vivid red, apricot, and yellow. Grows best in full-sun in well-drained soils. Tolerates wind and is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Has a moderate tolerance for coastal sites. Will tolerate air pollution. Great for bonsai.

Exotic

Deciduous

Tolerates windy sites

Tolerates coastal sites

Tolerates drought

Tolerates light frosts

Sandy soils

Clay soils

Full sun

Part shade

Street

Shade

Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering plants.

Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs.

Species: Acer buergerianum, buergerianum (Latinised), named for J. Buerger (1804-1858).

Common Name: Trident Maple

Description: Hardy maple good for street plantings and as a shade tree. Upright growth habit when young, maturing to a rounded canopy. Copper-red new growth, with leaves turning green in summer. Autumn leaves of vivid red, apricot, and yellow. Grows best in full-sun in well-drained soils. Tolerates wind and is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Has a moderate tolerance for coastal sites. Will tolerate air pollution. Great for bonsai.

Height: 6m

Width: 4m

Uses: Street, Shade

Tolerates: Windy, Coastal, Drought, Light frosts

Soil Type: Sandy soils, Clay soils

Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade

Winter Foliage: Deciduous

Origin: Exotic

Foliage:

• Summer: Green

• Autumn: Yellow, Red, Orange

• Winter: None

• Spring: Red