{"product_id":"trefingret-lon-acer-buergerianum-fro-10-stk","title":"Trident maple (Acer buergerianum) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trefingret løn, kinesisk trefingret løn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trident maple, Chinese trident maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and versatile maple tree from China, Taiwan, and Japan. The species is particularly known for its characteristic three-lobed leaves, its attractive bark, and its spectacular autumn colors, which can vary from golden yellow to orange and deep red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree develops an elegant and harmonious growth habit with a dense crown and relatively small leaves. Compared to the popular Japanese maple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/japansk-lon-acer-palmatum-fro-20-stk?\" title=\"Japansk løn (Acer palmatum) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e is generally more robust against heat, drought, and pruning, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced growers. If you are looking for a larger tree with some of the most spectacular autumn colors among maple species, you can also look at \u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e, the North American red maple, which is famous for its intense red autumn shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the species has been valued in Asian gardens, where it is grown both as an ornamental tree and as a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebonsai\u003c\/span\u003e. The small leaves, fine branching, and beautiful bark make it one of the world's most popular maple species for bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith age, the trunk develops a fine structure with decorative bark patches, which further increases its value as a bonsai tree and collector's plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained and humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven moisture without standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against extreme drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGood air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich and well-drained garden soil is ideal for cultivation. In pots and bonsai containers, it is advantageous to use a well-drained soil mix that provides the roots with good oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is fully hardy in Denmark and can be grown directly outdoors in most gardens. It is suitable as a solitary tree, a small garden tree, and as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe autumn colors often become most intense when the tree is grown in a bright location and experiences cool autumn nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for bonsai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e is considered by many bonsai enthusiasts to be one of the best maple species for bonsai. The species quickly develops an attractive trunk, reacts well to pruning, and forms dense and fine branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively small leaves make it easier to create harmonious miniature trees than with many other maple species. At the same time, the species tolerates pruning better than, for example, \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e, which makes it particularly popular among both beginners and experienced bonsai growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e require cold stratification to break dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow in moist soil or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCold stratification for 8–12 weeks at 1–5 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThereafter, place the seeds at 15–22 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist throughout the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination usually occurs during the spring after the cold period. The young plants grow relatively quickly and can be shaped at an early stage if they are to be grown as bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's tree. The combination of beautiful autumn colors, elegant growth, and high bonsai value makes the species popular among both garden owners and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of maple trees, it represents an exciting alternative to the classic \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e while offering a more robust and adaptable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is beautiful all year round, but the autumn color change and the decorative bark on older specimens in particular make it something very special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer buergerianum\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an elegant maple tree entirely from seed – a hardy species with beautiful autumn colors, great bonsai value, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54841422610700,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Acerbuergerianum_2.jpg?v=1782138218","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/trefingret-lon-acer-buergerianum-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}