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Trident Maple - Acer buergerianum
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Trident Maple - Acer buergerianum
Few deciduous trees deliver the seasonal drama of Acer buergerianum at this scale. In advanced stock sizes, the Trident Maple arrives as a fully formed specimen, structured canopy, textured bark, and the kind of presence that takes decades to achieve from a nursery tube.
Why Trident Maple
Autumn colour: Foliage transitions through deep red, burnt orange, and gold, providing dependable seasonal spectacle across temperate and cool climates.
Year-round structure: A balanced, well-proportioned canopy offers strong visual form in both leaf and dormancy.
Deciduous advantage: Full winter light penetration makes it a considered choice for sun-sensitive areas and outdoor living spaces.
Exceptional adaptability: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and performs reliably across most Australian climates with adequate drainage.
Pruning response: Responds well to formative and maintenance pruning, allowing precise canopy management on prestige projects.
Ideal Applications
Avenue and boulevard planting: Uniform growth habit and seasonal impact make it a premier choice for formal repetition along driveways and streetscapes.
Focal specimen: Positioned as a standalone feature, advanced stock creates immediate visual hierarchy in open landscapes.
Courtyard and enclosed settings: Provides structure and seasonal colour in contained spaces without overwhelming scale.
Prestige residential and commercial projects: Equally at home in high-end residential grounds, hotel landscaping, and civic streetscape design.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils; prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam but tolerates clay and sandy soils; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, particularly during hot or dry periods. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: China, Japan, Korea
Flower Colour: Yellow-green
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
