Trident Maple, Acer buergerianum, Absummer25,6 Stewartia Its fruits have traditional medicinal

Its fruits have traditional medicinal uses and can be eaten fresh or dried

I have seen it in the Kokufu-ten bonsai show in Japan

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

Toxic if ingested: don't eat it

rounded acorns that sit in ringed cups

Trident Maple, Acer buergerianum, Absummer25,6 Stewartia Its fruits have traditional medicinalUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: East Asia. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 45' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Notes: Good trunk with good roots. This tree needs leader selection and cut back. It could make a nice, short tree with fast taper. Uses: Medium to small size bonsai tree.