Acer Triflorum Komar
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Acer triflorum Komar. Three-flower Maple Aceraceae Section Trifoliata Series Grisea Described by Vladimir L. Komarov 1901 Introduced to Europe in1923 Specific epithet:triflorum: Three Flower Native range: N China, Korea Culture: partial shade>full sun Adaptable to our clay soils A samll-medium sized tree (20-30’ × same) with a full and round headed crown if given proper room and not mis-pruned Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike; Abrahami Flowers: green-yellow very early spring (the first maple to flower in the arboretum) clusters of three monoecious Leaves: dark green above 2-3” × 1” tri-foliate, irregularly serrate leaflets ovate-lanceolate fall color: yellow>red Fruit: samara (schizocarp) yellowish>brown wings: angle U-shaped; nutlets hairy each wing 1-1.25”, 120° angle can persist into winter © 2008-2010 Jan De Langhe http://www.plantentuin.ugent.be Bark: exfoliating; Dirr writes: “outstanding... ash-brown to almost golden amber;” loose and vertically fissured. Great distinguishing feature. Twig: brown, thin; many small lenticels Buds: brown-black; scales pubesent Maintenance: minimal Pruning: minimal Insect and Disease Problems: none occuring with arboretum specimen Landscape Use: small residential yards, specimen A wonderful underused tree with multi-season interest. The leaf bud break and develop of new leaves is especially interesting. © Emily Levine © Emily Levine This is one of my favorite plants in the arboretum. Its size makes it suitable for the home landscape and from its wonderfully patterned buds (illus- trated at left) to its exfoliating golden bark, it is truly something special. Michael Dirr writes, “Simply an out- standing small specimen maple....a real treasure for the discriminating gardener.” Leaf scan from the A. triflorum specimen in Maxwell Arboretum Where to find Acer triflorum in Maxwell Arboretum EAST CAM PUS LO OP UNL Gardens Visit unlgardens.unl.edu.