Trident maple (Acer buergerianum)
Trident maple, also known as Trident Maple, Three-toothed Maple
The Trident maple (Acer buergerianum) is native to Korea, eastern China, and Japan. The name "Acer" is derived from the Latin term for maple, while "buergerianum" honors the 19th-century German botanist Heinrich Buerger. In autumn, its leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange.
Key Facts About Trident maple
Attributes of Trident maple
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
5 m to 20 m
Spread
6 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Yellow Orange
Flower Size
3 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Trident maple
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies
Family
Soapberry
Genus
Maples
Species
Trident maple