Trident Maple, Three-toothed Maple

Acerbuergerianum subsp. ningpoense

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Synonym
Acer buergerianum var. ningpoense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dayton, Ohio

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Dayton, OH | February 2020 | neutral

I've grown this tree in my yard for 13 years and most of my comments are positive. Has nice shape, good summer leaf color, fall color is ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Acer buergerianum 'Ningpoense' TRIDENT MAPLE Dec (z6) (Bonsai)
The leaves of this very rare form of the Trident Maple are bluer in...Read More

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