Trident maple is a medium-sized tree that can be used as a street tree or specimen. The trident-shaped leaves turn shades of red and orange in autumn.
- Family (English) Soapberry (formerly Maple)
- Family (botanic) Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae)
- Planting site City parkway, Residential and parks, Restricted sites, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Medium tree (25-40 feet)
- Mature height 25-35 feet
- Mature width 15-25 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, Dry sites, Occasional drought, Road salt
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Oval, Round
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Wildlife Insect pollinators
- Has cultivars Yes
