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Species: Acer buergerianum

(ay'ser ber-jer-ee-ay'num)

Acer buergerianum

Trident Maple

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Aeryn', 'Street Wise'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet

20' - 25'

Deciduous

round

tolerates moderate drought

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

6a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salty soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

transplant in spring or fall, native to China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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