Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China, Korea
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Castanea mollissima
Habitat
Cold Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
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
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Trident Maple
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Trident-Ahorn
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Trident Maple
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Castaño chino
In Greek
Trident Maple
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Trident klon
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Trident Maple
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cassidinae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Trident Maple and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Trident Maple and Chinese 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.