Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Trident Maple
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Trident Maple
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Trident Maple
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Trident klon
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Trident Maple
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple
Care of Trident Maple and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.