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Trident Maple

Deciduous broadleaf with excellent ramification potential; fast healer; ideal for refinement.

Seasonal Care Guide

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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.

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun to partial shade
  • Notes: Provide afternoon shade in very hot climates.
  • Winter: Protect roots from deep freeze in containers.
  • Summer: Ensure consistent moisture during peak heat.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Deciduous
  • Form: Broadleaf

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Let topsoil dry slightly between waterings.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Use low-nitrogen in late summer to harden growth.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Check wire monthly - trunks thicken fast.
  • Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance through summer
  • Notes: Leaf prune in midsummer to promote second flush.
  • Repotting: Every 2 - 3 years
  • Notes: Repot in early spring before bud break.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Air layering also effective for mature material.

Zone 8b Considerations

Protect roots if temps < 20 F