20 Trident Maple Tree Seeds 

Acer buergerianum 

Gorgeous Fall Colors 

Trident Maple is a Very Attractive Small Maple, effective as a Lawn Specimen, Patio or Shade Tree, & a Beyond Gorgeous Bonsai. It has Interesting Flaky Bark, and has a Very Neat Appearance. It Tolerates Most Soils, with Light to Moderate Moisture, and is Quite Dependable once Established. Dark Green Leaves that change to a Mix of Yellow, Orange, & Red in the Fall. Trident is One of the Most Popular Maples in the World!

 In Spring the Leaves, which Grow in an Opposite Pattern, unfold with a Pretty Orange Tinge before they turn Green over the Summer and Develop Bright Fiery Autumn Colors from Yellow to Orange and Red. The Bark is Smooth and Grey on Younger Trees and Flakes off on Older Trees, leaving Cinnamon Colored Patches. The Trident Maple has Great Characteristics for Bonsai Purposes, as it is Very Vigorous and can Build a Fat Trunk Quite Quickly, but it can also Develop a Delicate and Dense Ramification and Tiny Leaves. It Responds well to Bonsai Techniques and is a Great Choice, Especially for Beginners. The Only Sensitivity of the Trident Maple is it's Limited Frost-Hardiness so bring them Indoors overnight if Frost is expected.

USDA Growing Zones: 4b-9b

Trident Maple Germination:

1) Pull off the papery wings and place in water for 24 hours.

2) Place seeds in a zip lock bag with a bit of damp sand or vermiculite.

3) Place seeds in the fridge for 90 days to give them cold stratification. Check them every few weeks to make sure they stay damp. "Not Wet"

4) Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, keeping the soil moist, not wet.

5) Expect germination within 2 weeks up to a month. Don't toss ones that don't sprout as quickly as others. They just need more time.