Seasonal calendar · Acer buergerianum

Trident Maple

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

Filter by concern

Watering

Increase watering as movement begins; let upper soil dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilization

Begin light feeding with balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer once leaves expand.

Repotting

Primary repotting window—before bud burst; root prune and refresh soil.

Pruning

Fine structural pruning after leaf-out to refine design.

Wiring

Safe for wiring; wiring will set quickly with cambium activity.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch excessive new shoots to balance canopy energy.

Pests Disease

Watch for aphids, scale; apply organic control if needed.

Propagation

Softwood cuttings can be taken after flush.

Development

Let new growth thicken branch lines; avoid over-pruning.

Paths onward

This speciesTrident MapleBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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