Acer triflorum

Also Known As

Three Flower Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Acer triflorum plant details

Acer triflorum is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer triflorum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: distinctive bark, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer triflorum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a very rare, slow-growing 25-30' tree from Northern China. Grown for its four-season beauty consisting of; brilliant orange-red autumn color, dark brown exfoliating bark and unusual three-lobed leaves. This special tree is commonly called the 'Three-Flowered Maple' for its inconspicuous green flowers which hang in clusters of three. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The Three Flower Maple tree is most common grown for its excellent bright red fall color and its gorgeous exfoliating bark. It is closely related to the Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) and has similar leaves and bark, however the growth rate is a bit slower and the fall color is a bit brighter. It thrives in shade and is one of the most deep shade-tolerant Maple species, it dislikes full sun locations except in cool climates like the Pacific Northwest. Because it has a tendency to produce a thick trunk with thick branches it is a popular species for bonsai.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Leaves and flowers are in groups of three on this slow-growing ornamental tree. The orange-red bark adds more color & the rusty-orange fall color is truly outstanding.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Light green trifoliate leaves similar to that of the Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) but larger, form the canopy of this 30' T x 25' W shade tree. It's deciduous, densely branched, has exciting, vertically exfoliating ash-brown bark that reveals orange-brown inner bark, and has flaming orange fall color. Put it all together: light green, ash-brown, orange-brown, flaming orange in fall and you have plenty going on!