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Trident maple is a traditional subject for bonsai. It is
native of Eastern China and Japan. If left to grow
naturally, it reaches 30 to 45 feet tall.
Thick and strong trunk with interesting brown peeling
bark that changes with age and exfoliates, revealing gray,
orange-brown colors. Branches are refined. It is a tree
that gains a mature appearance rather quickly. Fast
growth.
Upright deciduous tree with rounded crown. It has
beautiful tri-lobed leaves, dark-green above and blue-green
underneath, turning beautiful shades of orange and red in
Autumn. The flowers are bright yellow and showy in the
Spring.
Hardiness zones 5-8, (-10°C/15°F, -26°C/-15°F) in
Winter. A standard potting soil is recommended. It should
provide for excellent drainage. They prefer a moist, but
not soggy soil. Keep the soil somewhat dryer during
the Winter months to minimize frost damage to roots. The
Trident Maple's roots have a high moisture content, and
are susceptible to frost damage. Easy maintenance, once
established, they have a tolerance to dry soil, pruning
and air pollution. Requires semi-shade in Summer, full
sun the rest of the year.
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