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Trident Maple – Acer buergerianum
(50 seeds)
$4.55
A great tree for the beginner with beautiful colour through the autumn. A must-have bonsai.
33 in stock
Trident Maples are vigorous growers with relatively small leaves, and will develop large trunks and a well-aged look quickly. One of the easiest of the maples to grow, the red and gold autumn color is truly spectacular. Choose an upright form to match its natural habit.
Bonsai Location
OutdoorBonsai Difficulty
BeginnerBonsai Styles
Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted TrunkBonsai Size
Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)Position/Sunlight
Full SunAdditional Features
Attracts Birds, Easy Care PlantsGrowing Information
In the Garden
Grown as a street tree in many parts of the world, Acer buergerianum or the Trident Maple can do well in dry soils and develops into an attractive medium-sized tree in the garden. This species is native to Korea, China and Japan and if left to grow on its own will reach 10m or more in height.
Propagation
The seeds for sale are taken from parents with small leaves (less than 4cm). Grow your tree in full sun or fairly light shade in just about any soil. Resistance to pests and drought tolerance as well as its naturally attractive form keeps it low-maintenance.
Product Details
| Common Name: | Trident Maple |
| Scientific Name: | Acer buergerianum |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 50 |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Cold Temperate, Subtropical, Warm Temperate |
| Hardiness: | 1 (-15 to -10 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Any |
| Soil Type: | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand, Silt |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Flower Colour: | Unremarkable |
| Bonsai Location: | Outdoor |
| Bonsai Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Bonsai Styles: | Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk |
| Bonsai Size: | Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm) |
| Tree Full Height: | 10-15m |
| Tree Full Width: | 5-10m |
| Foliage: | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Cold Temperate, Subtropical, Warm Temperate |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants |
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