Trident Maple

Price range: $20.00 through $45.00

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Trident Maple has a spreading canopy that makes a beautiful shade tree. The unique 3-lobed leaves and an easily thickening trunk, making it a favorite among bonsai enthusiasts. Trident Maple provides beautiful fall color in shades of yellow, orange and red. These are seedling grown trees. Not a grafted cultivar.

Botanical Name: Acer buergerianum
USDA Zone: 5 – 8
Average Height: 20′ – 35′
Average Width: 20′ – 30′
Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Trident Maple Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Choose the right time of the year to plant according to your zone.

When you receive your Trident Maple, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the Trident Maple roots grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your tree. Fill the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Plant your Trident Maple with the root flare above the soil line.

Japanese maples planted in the ground generally do not need fertilizer. Container-grown maples can use a bit of slow-release fertilizer. However, variegated cultivars should not be fertilized. Be sure to water your trees. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Young grafted trees will continue to have new growth on the rootstock for several years. If new buds or branches develop on the rootstock, remove them before they grow larger. If a larger branch develops, use sterile pruners to remove it. Prune trees as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning Japanese maples to prevent the spread of diseases.

If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here.

Lastly, enjoy your Trident Maple and your time in the garden!

SKU: TRIDENTMAPLE Categories: Japanese Maples, Nursery Stock, Other acers, Trees Tags: acer, Bonsai, maple, Trees, Trident

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Please Note: We currently do not ship plants to Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah or Washington. These states have strict shipping regulations against pests from other states. Extended transit time is also a factor in this decision. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Many factors influence which plants will thrive in a given location. Heat, cold, and elevation are just a few that can have a big impact. ** Pot size may vary as the size of plant could dictate the price.

We grow some plants, especially Japanese maples, in a greenhouse. For this reason, the colors may not be true to what they would be if they were grown in the sun. In this case, plants should be slowly acclimated to sunnier areas.

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