trident maple; Acer buergerianum
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, often planted as a street tree or for bonsai. The scientific name is Acer buergerianum.
Trident maples are planted in the park.
This bonsai is a trident maple.
Standard kanji spelling for this tree species.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts.
The name 唐楓 (literally 'Chinese maple') reflects its introduction from China. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.