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

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — which provide textural interest as they mature in the summer
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thrives in well-drained soils, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8; adding winter
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — its rounded to oval crown offers a compact silhouette suitable for smaller gardens or limited spaces; notable for
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — cinnamon-brown bark and trifoliate leaves
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) — and red in the fall.<br><br>In late spring
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — moist soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — With resistance to common pests and diseases
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — notable for providing multi-season interest in a landscape design; and red in the fall.<br><br>In late spring
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — it is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8; with a spread of 15-25 ft
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) — which produce striking fall colors of yellow to red; clusters of yellow-green flowers emerge in spring
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Acer triflorum produces inconspicuous yellow-green flowers that are noteworthy for their triad arrangement
Three Flowered Maple (Acer Triflorum) — Native to northeastern China and Korea; it is relatively low maintenance and requires minimal pruning
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