Acer buergerianum/ trident maple

The Acer buergerianum is better known as the trident maple. A trident maple tree must be protected from frost in winter. The young branches of the trident maple get beautiful old wood at a young age. The leaf of the trident maple is slightly leathery. In autumn, the leaf of the trident maple turns a beautiful orange.

Bonsai

This trident maple shohin is about 15 years old. The tree has a nice base for branching.