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

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Watering

Keep soil just moist—avoid waterlogging as roots begin to wake.

Pruning

Final winter structural pruning before bud swell.

Wiring

Can apply wiring gently before buds emerge.

Pests Disease

Check overwintered pests; clear debris to reduce overwintering eggs.

Winter Protection

Ensure pots are sheltered from hard freezes; insulate roots.

Wound Management

Seal larger pruning cuts to prevent die-back.

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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