Trident Maple, Acer buergerianum, Absummer25,6 Stewartia Toxic if ingested: don't eat

Toxic if ingested: don't eat it

Its fruits have traditional medicinal uses and can be eaten fresh or dried

Fertile Fronds: Narrower

Notes: This specimen is from the '23/'24 digging season

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

Trident Maple, Acer buergerianum, Absummer25,6 Stewartia Toxic if ingested: don't eatUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: East Asia. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 45' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Notes: Good trunk with good roots. This tree needs leader selection and cut back. It could make a nice, short tree with fast taper. Uses: Medium to small size bonsai tree.