Acer buergerianum Street Wise - 175-200 CM BR WHIP

Description
The Trident maple 'Abtir' (Acer buergerianum) is an upright, loose, shrub-like large shrub or small tree that produces yellow flowers arranged in panicles. They appear in May. The Trident maple 'Abtir' also has dark green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2.4 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer trifidum, Acer buergerianum 'Street Wise®'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive scarlet autumn colouring * Copper-brown shoots

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Trident maple 'Abtir's are dark green, notched and lobed. These are about 9 - 10 cm in size. Copper-brown shoots. Trident maple 'Abtir' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Bark
Fielded bark.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Trident maple 'Abtir' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Trident maple 'Abtir' is an upright, loosely growing large shrub or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2.4 m and is approx. 2.4 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers of the Trident maple 'Abtir' appear in panicles in May.

Use
Solitary, bonsai

Root
Acer buergerianum 'Abtir' is a shallow-rooting plant.