Common name:Trident Maple
Botanical name:Acer buergerianum
The Trident Maple is a small deciduous tree growing to 20' tall and wide, bearing small, 3' lobed leaves noted for brilliant, reliable red-orange and deep salmon pink fall color. The bark quickly becomes greyish, and this is the most popular maple for
bonsai in Japan, being especially valued for its beautiful surface roots. Depending on the severity of the summer, it should receive sun to mostly shade. with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Designer: Portland Japanese Garden
Photographer: GardenSoft
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.
