Trident Maple Acer buergerianum Live Plants - 2 6-12 in, 4-in Pots, Bonsai Starter

About This Plant

Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) is a deciduous ornamental tree known for its distinctive three-lobed leaves, attractive branching, and colorful seasonal foliage. These are young live plants suitable for bonsai training, container growing, and landscape planting. Mature landscape height is approximately 20–30 feet, with much smaller size when kept as bonsai.

What You Will Receive

2 live Trident Maple plants. Each plant is approximately 6–12 inches tall and is rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot. Plants are healthy, rooted young trees ready for bonsai development or container growing. Ships securely in 4-inch pots.

Growing or Planting Information

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon protection for young container plants in very hot climates.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while establishing without waterlogging.
• USDA Zones: 5–9.
• Container Friendly: Yes; especially suitable for bonsai training.

Care Tip

Keep young Trident Maples consistently watered while they establish, particularly in small containers. For bonsai development, allow time to establish strong roots before extensive pruning, wiring, or root work. Note: Trident Maple is deciduous, so leaf drop and dormancy in colder months are normal.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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