Acer buergerianum SEEDS

Acer buergerianum seeds grow into the trident maple a graceful, deciduous tree native to the temperate biome of southern and eastern China and Taiwan, where it grows in mixed forests and streamside communities. One of the most prized maples in East Asian and Western horticulture, it is named for its distinctive three-lobed (trident-shaped) leaves that emerge with a reddish-bronze flush in spring, remain dark green through summer and turn brilliant shades of orange, red and burgundy in autumn. The bark of mature trees exfoliates attractively in flakes, revealing orange-brown undertones. Extensively used as a bonsai subject in Japan and China, and widely planted as a street and urban tree. Family Sapindaceae.

Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils including chalk and clay. One of the most rewarding maples for autumn colour in warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates.

• Distinctive three-lobed (trident) leaves; brilliant orange-red-burgundy autumn colour
• Exfoliating bark on mature trunks revealing attractive orange-brown undertones
• S. & E. China, Taiwan temperate biome
• Premier bonsai maple in East Asian tradition; excellent urban and street tree
• Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to varied soils including chalk and clay

Acer buergerianum is one of the most versatile and rewarding maples from East Asia the trident maple’s three-lobed leaves, spectacular autumn colour, exfoliating bark and outstanding bonsai character make it a treasured tree for collectors and landscape designers alike.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.