Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple) - #25; 2.25-2.5" Trunk Caliper:1.00-1.25" this compact flowering tree delivers

this compact flowering tree delivers rich

The thin bark is gray and exfoliating

It is also referred to as the Judas Tree

It is the state tree of Utah

Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple) - #25; 2.25-2.5" Trunk Caliper:1.00-1.25" this compact flowering tree deliversThe Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) is known for its glossy, three lobed leaves. Even in times of drought, this small to medium sized tree native to China and Japan is able to keep its leaves green until late autumn when they turn yellow, orange, and red. Although its leaves may not draw the eye in the same capacity as most other Japanese Maples, once the leaves drop in autumn the exfoliating bark uncovers the orange and brown inner bark, giving it