Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Trident Maple
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Mexican Bambus
In French
Trident Maple
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
arce de Trident
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Trident Maple
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Trident klon
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Trident Maple
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Trident Maple and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth 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 Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.