Plant
Trident Maple
Acer buergerianumAlso known as Three-Toothed Maple, Three-Lobed Maple
Trident maple thrives in temperate regions, producing characteristic three-lobed leaves that resemble a trident spear. In autumn, its glossy green foliage transforms into brilliant shades of bronze, orange, and red before dropping for winter. Thanks to its compact structure, flaky exfoliating bark, and high tolerance for urban conditions, growers frequently cultivate it as both an ornamental shade tree and a prized bonsai specimen.
DeciduousFall ColorBonsai Favorite
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Nitrates
Predators
- Asian Longhorned Beetle
- Aphids
- Sika Deer
ThreatsHabitat clearance, wood-boring insect pests
HabitatsTemperate forests, mountain slopes, urban parks
Life span80–150 years
Classification
- OrderSapindales
- FamilySapindaceae
- GenusAcer
- SpeciesAcer buergerianum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Leaf Identification: Look for glossy, triangular leaves with three distinct forward-pointing lobes.
- Autumn Viewing: Visit in late autumn to observe the striking transition to deep orange and crimson foliage.
- Bark Texture: Examine mature trunks to appreciate the characteristic gray-brown peeling bark.
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