Acer buergerianum - 80-100 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer trifidum.

Bulletpoints
* attractive scarlet autumn colouring * copper-brown shoots

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Bark
Fielded bark.

Growth habit
Trident maple is upright and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in panicles in May.

Use
Solitary, bonsai

Root
Acer buergerianum is a shallow-rooting plant.