Maple
Bling Bling
Acer buergerianum
A rare, striking selection of the classic Trident Maple, 'Bling Bling' is a semi-weeping to upright deciduous tree. It is prized for its unique spring emergence, where leaves unfurl with a stunning, translucent pale-yellow hue. Leaves transition to a light yellow-green in summer before putting on a brilliant show of orange-to-red in the fall.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- 8-10 feet
- Spread
- 5-7 feet
- Watering
- Moderate to high during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
- Light
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Excellent; Trident Maples are among the most heat- and sun-tolerant maples available
- Growth Rate
- Slow to Medium
- Soil Requirement
- Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
As a Trident Maple, this specimen tolerates North Texas heat and full sun considerably better than the collection's more delicate Acer palmatum cultivars, requiring comparatively little special site preparation.
History & Lineage
- INTRODUCED BY
- Metro Maples
- HISTORY
- A refined selection of the species Acer buergerianum discovered and introduced by the Fort Worth-based nursery, Metro Maples.
Care Instructions
Thrives in well-draining soil. Requires consistent deep-soaking in our Texas heat to prevent leaf scorch. Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture and protect roots from surface heat.
Landscape Usage
Excellent as a focal point in a smaller garden bed, near a stone pathway, or as a high-end container specimen.
Fun Fact
Introduced by Metro Maples of Fort Worth, Texas, this selection is specifically noted for its resilience and unique foliage coloration in Southern landscapes.
Awards
Recognized for excellent ornamental bark and superior fall color
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