Trident Maple Tree | Premium Seeds | Acer buergerianum 'Summer' | Plants'®

Trident Maple Tree | Premium Seeds | Acer buergerianum 'Summer' | LOT 2024802924 | Plants'®

PREMIUM QUALITY | Cold storage and humidity control for keeping the seeds healthy and fresh at all times*.

PACKAGE CONTENT

EXTERNAL PACKAGE | Collectable labels of the purchased species specially designed by our team.
SEED BAG | Contains the amount of seeds purchased.
PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | Trident Maple Tree

🌳 Transform Your Garden with Trident Maple Seeds! 🌳

Are you ready to add a touch of elegance and vibrant color to your landscape? Look no further than the magnificent Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum). 

Native to eastern China and now cherished worldwide, this versatile tree is perfect for gardens across the United States, thriving in hardiness zones 5a to 9b. Imagine a tree that grows up to 65 ft (20 m) tall with a canopy spread of 10-33 ft (3-10 m), providing a stunning display of glossy dark green leaves in summer and a breathtaking array of yellow, orange, and red in the fall.

The Trident Maple is not just a visual delight; it’s a powerhouse of resilience and adaptability. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, from well-drained acidic soils to various moisture levels. This tree is also wind, salt, drought, air pollution, and soil compaction tolerant, making it an ideal choice for diverse environments.

With its moderate to fast growth rate of 2.5-4 ft/year (0.75-1.25 m/year), you’ll quickly see the fruits of your labor. The Trident Maple’s small, greenish-yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by samaras with two winged seeds, adding to its charm. Its grayish bark and fine-textured, even-grained wood make it a favorite for furniture, cabinetry, and decorative woodwork, while its strength and stability are perfect for construction uses.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden’s aesthetic appeal, create a windbreak, or invest in a reliable source of timber, Trident Maple seeds are your perfect choice. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to grow this extraordinary tree. Order your Trident Maple seeds today and watch your landscape come to life with the timeless beauty and strength of this remarkable species! 🌳✨

Order Now and Plant the Future!

LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 66%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)
Purity: 98%                  Seeds/lb: 23,981
Origin: NY                   Crop Year: 2023

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: Trident Maple.
- Species: Acer buergerianum.
- Genus: Acer.
- Family: Sapindaceae. 
- Order: Sapindales.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids.
- Conservation Status: --/-- (-).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Native to eastern China. Introduced in Europe, North & South America.
- Preferred Climate: Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb, Cfc) Cold ( Dfa, Dfb, Dsb), Subtropical (BSk, BSh).
- Hardiness Zones: 5a - 9b (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV, DC, MD, DE, NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, AL, MS, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, LA, AR, MO, TX, OK, KS, NM, CO, AZ, UT, CA, NV, ID, OR, WA.
- Max Height: 16ft to 65ft (5 – 20m).
- Max Canopy Spread: 10ft to 33ft (3m to 10m).
- Canopy Shape: Rounded to Oval.
- Leaf Description: The leaves are in opposite pairs, 2.5–8 cm long (excluding the 2–5 cm petiole) and 3.5–6.5 cm broad, hard, glossy dark green above, paler below, usually with three lobes; on mature trees the lobes forward-pointing and with smooth margins, on young trees with more spreading lobes and serrated margins.
- Leaf Behavior: Deciduous.
- Summer Leaf Color: Glossy dark green.
- Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red.
- Growth Rate: Moderate-Fast (2.5 - 4ft/year | 0.75 - 1.25m/year).
- Blooming Description: The flowers are produced in spring, yellow-green, in pendulous corymbs; they are small, with five greenish sepals and five yellow-white petals about 2 mm long, and eight stamens.
- Blossom Color: Greenish-yellow.
- Fruit Description: Samara with two winged seeds.
- Seed Description: Each seed 4–7 mm diameter, with a 15 mm wing; the wings are forward-pointing and often overlapping each other.
- Bark Color: Grayish.
- Wood: Highly versatile and admired material known for its fine texture, even grain, and impressive strength. Its aesthetic appeal and resilience make it a top choice for furniture, cabinetry, and decorative woodwork, allowing for intricate detailing and a polished finish. Additionally, its strength and stability are ideal for construction uses such as framing, beams, and interior finishes. Trident Maple Wood is also valued in veneer applications, traditional archery, firewood, and architectural designs, showcasing its adaptability across various industries. Its durability and resistance to decay further enhance its desirability for diverse applications, from railroad ties to outdoor decking..
- Cultivation: Full sun to partial shade. Prefers average well-drained acidic soils. However, it is tolerant of a range of soil moistures and textures. It is also tolerant of wind, salt, drought, air pollution, and soil compaction.
- Traditional Uses: Ornamental. Wood production.
- Alergenic Potential: Rare.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation
2. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
3. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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