Acer buergerianum - Trident maple. Large shrub or semi-tall, narrow tree. Height 9 m. In China it is often a multi-stem shrub with a round habit. Also easy to cultivate as a standard tree. Dark green and characteristic 3-lobed leaf. Splendid autumn colouring, ranging from bronze-yellow to crimson (depending on the location). Best autumn colouring on slightly acidic soils and best growth results on well-drained soils. Use as a specimen tree. Not suited for coastal planting