 Styles / Pruning / Training: The Trident Maple is suitable for many styles but is normally grown as Broom Style, Formal Upright or root-over-rock. This tree can be pruned back hard and will respond with lots of new growth. Tridents should be trimmed in early spring to keep them in shape. Wire in early spring but use caution as new sprouts grow and thicken quickly.
 Light / Water requirements:If you wish to keep your Maple indoors you must give it as much sunlight as possible. Place the tree in front of a south facing window, east or west being second and third choices. Outdoors the Trident Maple can take full sun, however you should protect from the full mid-day summer sun when possible.
Trident Maples like to have their roots slightly moist but do not allow to remain wet for too long of a period of time. Maples will drop a few yellow leaves when new buds are coming in, don't mistake this as a need for water and over-water your tree. Don't water in full sun, the cool water touching the warm roots can shock your plant. Take caution when moving your plant from one location to another, try to acclimate your tree to new conditions whenever possible. Water heavily laden with chemicals can cause harm to the tree which will expel the chemicals and minerals through the base of the trunk. Rain water or water which has been allowed to evaporate the chemicals out is best.
 Propagation: Trident Maples can be grown from seeds, cuttings or by air layering.
 Repotting Special Instructions: It is advised to repot your tree every 2 - 3 years when new growth begins to appear in spring. Don't forget to trim the roots, however never remove more than one-third of the rootball and soil. Use a well draining soil mix.
 Insects and Diseases:Trident Maples are mostly pest and disease free.
 Temperature Requirements: Protect roots from freezing, heat does not seem to be a problem, however Tridents need sufficient dormant time in winter to store up energy for the following spring. A humidity tray is recommended for indoor bonsai.
See Indoor Bonsai Care for more info on keeping them inside.
Trident Maple Bonsai Care is not difficult and they make great bonsai
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