Other common names
三角枫 (sān jiǎo fēng), three-toothed maple
Synonyms
Acer trifidum
Acer buergerianum var. trinerve
Trees
A small, bushy tree with 3 lobed leaves, with the central lobe being the longest and giving rise to the common name of trident maple. The yellow green small flowers, appear before the leaves in early spring. The leaves are bronze in spring, later becoming deep green with a grey underside in summer and then turn red and orange in autumn. Mature trees develop an attractive red-brown flaking bark.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres