BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available autumn 2012

Description

Rare species native to northern China and Korea, Acer triflorum has beautiful deeply-fissured bark a little similar to that of Acer griseum and spectacular yellow, orange and red autumn colour.

Fairly inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear in April in clusters of three, hence its name. A choice small tree suitable for nearly any garden

Supplied Size: 

Features

• Common name: Three-flower Maple
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer triflorum requires shelter from cold winter winds where possible.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Small, broadly columnar tree.
  • Height: 8 m (26 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / [2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]

Plant Video

The Acer triflorum in our woodland gardens (taken in early October 2010).