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Acer buergerianum - Trident Maple
Family Aceraceae
Botanical Name Acer buergerianum
Common Name Trident Maple
Size 20-30'
Hardiness Zone 5-8(9)
Culture Well-drained, acid soil; drought resistant; full sun
Ornamental Value Yellow, orange, and red fall color (often variable). Oval-rounded to rounded shape. Pretty bark that adds winter interest.
Landscape Use Small patio, lawn, or street tree; planter boxes; bonsai.
Key Identifying Characteristics Gray-brown-orange bark. Opposite, simple, 3-lobes leaf.
Notable Cultivars 'Streetwise'
Campus Location Ag: North Woody Garden
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