Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
California
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Cold Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires large amount of 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, Sand
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic reaction
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Trident Maple
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Giant Sequoia
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Giant Sequoia
In French
Trident Maple
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Trident Maple
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Trident klon
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Trident Maple
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Acer
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia
Care of Trident Maple and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.