Three Flowered Maple

Acer Triflorum

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Overview

The Three Flowered Maple (Acer triflorum) is a gracefully structured, deciduous tree, reaching heights of 20-30 ft, with a spread of 15-25 ft. Prized for its peeling, cinnamon-brown bark and trifoliate leaves, which produce striking fall colors of yellow to red. Clusters of yellow-green flowers emerge in spring. Prefers full sun to partial shade, thrives in well-drained soils, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. An elegant choice for four-season interest.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — The Three Flowered Maple (Acer triflorum) is a gracefully structured

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — The Three Flowered Maple (Acer triflorum) is a gracefully structured

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — with a spread of 15-25 ft

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — cinnamon-brown bark and trifoliate leaves

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — which produce striking fall colors of yellow to red

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Clusters of yellow-green flowers emerge in spring

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — The Three Flowered Maple (Acer triflorum) is a distinguished small to medium-sized deciduous tree

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — reaching heights of 20-30 ft

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — The Three Flowered Maple (Acer triflorum) is a gracefully structured

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — with a spread of 15-25 ft

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — cinnamon-brown bark and trifoliate leaves

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — which produce striking fall colors of yellow to red

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Clusters of yellow-green flowers emerge in spring

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — The Three Flowered Maple (Acer triflorum) is a distinguished small to medium-sized deciduous tree

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — An elegant choice for four-season interest

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thrives in well-drained soils, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — it is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — notable for providing multi-season interest in a landscape design

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Native to northeastern China and Korea

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — and red in the fall.<br><br>In late spring

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — its rounded to oval crown offers a compact silhouette suitable for smaller gardens or limited spaces

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Its trifoliate leaves - a unique trait rarely seen in maples - are composed of three leaflets

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — These blooms give way to samaras

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Acer triflorum produces inconspicuous yellow-green flowers that are noteworthy for their triad arrangement

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — The tree's bark is exceptionally striking; it exfoliates to reveal a cinnamon-brown underbark

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — which provide textural interest as they mature in the summer

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — moist soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — adding winter interest to the planting.<br><br>For optimal growth

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — It is relatively low maintenance and requires minimal pruning

Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — With resistance to common pests and diseases

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