Acer buergerianum is a compact, bushy tree distinguished by its three-lobed leaves, where the central lobe is the most prominent, earning it the name trident maple. In early spring, before the foliage emerges, small yellow-green flowers bloom. The leaves start as a bronze hue in spring, transitioning to a deep green with a greyish underside during the summer months, and ultimately shift to shades of red and orange in the fall. As the tree matures, it features appealing red-brown bark that flakes off attractively.

Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.

Acer buergerianum

Acer buergerianum 'Akebono Kaede' (v)

Acer buergerianum 'Goshiki-kaede' (v)

Acer buergerianum 'Goshiki-kosode' (v)

Acer buergerianum 'Hana-chiru-sato'

Acer buergerianum 'Himcode'

Acer buergerianum 'Koshi-miyasama'

Acer buergerianum 'Kyūden'

Acer buergerianum 'Marubato-kaede'

Acer buergerianum 'Mino-yatsubusa'

Acer buergerianum 'Mitsubatō-kaede'

Acer buergerianum 'Miyasama-yatsubusa'

Acer buergerianum 'Miyazawa Yotsuba'

Acer buergerianum 'Naruto'

Acer buergerianum 'Shirley Debacq' is an upright, deciduous tree that reaches heights of 8 to 10 meters. Its leaves are triangular with three lobes, initially displaying a bronzy hue before transitioning to a deep green throughout the summer. In the fall, the foliage shifts to shades of orange-yellow and red. During spring, this variety produces upright clusters of pale yellow flowers, which are succeeded by brownish winged fruits in the autumn.

Acer buergerianum 'Shirley Debacq'

Acer buergerianum 'Subintegrum'

Acer buergerianum 'Tanchō'

Acer buergerianum 'Variegatum' (v)

Acer buergerianum 'Wakō-nishiki'

Acer buergerianum from South Korea

Acer buergerianum var. formosanum is a compact, deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 10 to 12 meters. Its leaves are glossy green, featuring three lobes and heart-shaped bases, with a grey-green underside. Young shoots exhibit a glossy red hue, while the foliage transforms to shades of orange, red, and purple in the autumn, displaying this change later in the season. In spring, the tree produces upright flower spikes that bear pale yellow blooms, which are succeeded by brown, winged fruits. The bark of mature specimens is characterized by its red-brown color and distinctive flaking texture.

Acer buergerianum var. formosanum

Acer buergerianum var. ningpoense

Acer caesium

Acer caesium subsp. giraldii is a robust, medium-sized deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 10 to 15 meters. It features broad, lobed leaves in a blue-green hue, supported by glossy red stems. The bark of mature trees is notable for its brown, peeling texture. While this species is rarely found in cultivated gardens, it thrives in sunny locations and is straightforward to cultivate.

Acer caesium subsp. giraldii

Acer calcaratum

Acer campbellii

Acer campbellii 'Exuberance'

Acer campbellii subsp. campbellii is a substantial deciduous tree, reaching heights of approximately 18 meters, though it is uncommon in gardens. Its bark is smooth and grey-brown, transitioning from green in younger specimens. The leaves are palmate, featuring 5 to 7 lobes, and are glossy mid-green; juvenile leaves present with a red hue and deeper lobing. In the fall, the foliage turns a vibrant yellow. Late spring brings upright panicles of yellow flowers, which are succeeded by brown, winged fruits in early autumn.

Acer campbellii subsp. campbellii

Acer campbellii subsp. campbellii var. serratifolium

Acer campbellii subsp. formosanum

Acer campbellii var. fansipanense

Acer campestre is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its dense, rounded canopy. The foliage consists of leaves that feature five rounded lobes, which display yellow or red hues as autumn arrives. Small green flowers develop into the familiar winged fruits typical of maples.

Acer campestre

Acer campestre 'Anny's Globe'

Acer campestre 'Arends'

Acer campestre 'Autumn Red'

Acer campestre 'Carnival' is a compact, variegated variety of field maple characterized by its broad, creamy white leaf margins. Young leaves exhibit a pinkish-red hue, transitioning to a buttery yellow as autumn approaches.

Acer campestre 'Carnival' (v)

Acer campestre 'Commodore'

Acer campestre 'Eco Sentry'PBR

Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' is a Dutch cultivar of field maple known for its compact, conical crown, making it suitable for urban environments as a street tree. The leaves are three-lobed and green, transforming to a soft yellow hue in the fall.

Acer campestre 'Elsrijk'

Acer campestre 'Evenley Red' is a compact tree characterized by its rounded canopy. It features the typical three-lobed green leaves associated with field maples, but is particularly recognized for its vibrant red foliage that emerges in the fall.

Acer campestre 'Evenley Red'

Acer campestre 'Fastigiatum' is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its vertical, column-like growth form. The leaves are lobed and a vivid green, transitioning to a bright yellow hue in the fall. During spring, it produces small green flowers that are not particularly noticeable, which give way to winged seeds in the autumn months.

Acer campestre 'Fastigiatum'

Acer campestre 'Geessink'

Acer campestre 'Green Column' is a small to medium-sized tree characterized by its upright, column-like form in its youth, gradually expanding as it matures. The foliage features a deeper green color compared to that of the standard field maple, transitioning to shades of orange and red during the fall season.

Acer campestre 'Green Column'

Acer campestre 'Huibers Elegant' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches around 10 meters in height. It starts with a narrow pyramidal shape and gradually develops an oval crown while maintaining a relatively slender profile. The leaves are palmate, featuring five lobes and a deep green hue, which transitions to a rich golden-yellow in the fall. In spring, the tree produces green flowers, which are succeeded by winged fruits that mature to a reddish color. This cultivar serves well as a landscape specimen.

Acer campestre 'Huibers Elegant'

Acer campestre 'Lienco'

Acer campestre 'Louisa Red Shine'

Acer campestre 'Marjolein'

Acer campestre 'Nanum' is a gradually maturing deciduous tree, reaching approximately 3 meters in height within a decade. It features a compact, rounded canopy adorned with five-lobed foliage that transforms into shades of yellow and orange during the fall. In spring, the tree produces small green flowers, which are succeeded by the characteristic winged fruits typical of maples.

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