maple
Acer triflorum
RHS AGM 2002; MBG Plant of Merit 2001
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size25 to 30 feet tall25 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Greenish yellow
- Foliage color
- Gold/yellow, green, orange, red/burgundy
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Maple (Acer triflorum) is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows slowly into a dense tree with leaves that turn gold, orange, and red in fall. Bees visit the greenish yellow flowers.
Pairs well with Star magnolia, Cinnamon fern, Green Spice coral bells, and Switchgrass.
Native range
North America and New Jersey.