Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
allergic reaction
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
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Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Trident Maple
American Chestnut
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Trident Maple
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Trident Maple
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
castanea americana
In Polish
Trident klon
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Trident Maple
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and American Chestnut
Season and care of Trident Maple and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and American Chestnut Physical Information
Trident Maple and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and American Chestnut are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and American Chestnut
Care of Trident Maple and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.