Plant Database
Trident Maple
Acer buergerianum
The Trident Maple is a supremely tough and adaptable small tree, highly valued for its excellent tolerance to salt, wind, drought, and urban pollution. Its attractive, peeling bark and glossy leaves that turn red and orange in fall make it a superb choice for challenging coastal or city environments, and it is a classic subject for bonsai.
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Possesses exceptional resilience, thriving in coastal salt spray, windy sites, compacted urban soils, and periods of drought.
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Bark exfoliates on mature trees to reveal a mix of orange, brown, and gray, providing year-round interest.
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Small, glossy three-lobed leaves turn attractive shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn.
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One of the best small trees for difficult planting sites and a premier species for bonsai artistry.