Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Cold Regions
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Trumpet
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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
Average Water Needs
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
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 lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Trident Maple
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
तुरही ट्री
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Trompete Baum
In French
Trident Maple
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Trident Maple
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Trident klon
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Trident Maple
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree
Care of Trident Maple and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.