Species: Acer buergerianum
(ay'ser ber-jer-ee-ay'num)

Trident Maple
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
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

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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