Acer triflorum means simply "three-flowered maple." This species is native to northern China, Manchuria, and Korea. They are not found in the wild in North America.
Identification: Trees have light brown or cinnamon-colored bark,
often peeling, and reach 20-30′ (6.1-9.1 m) in height (up to a maximum of 45′ (13 m). Leaflets are in
groups of three, each about 2-3″ (5-7.6 cm) long and 1-1½″ (2.5-3.8 cm) wide. Leaves are brilliantly colored in the fall: reds, yellows, orange-reds, and purples. Flowers are in groups of three,
in pinkish or greenish clusters. The fruits are samaras, in pairs, up to 1¼″ (3.2 cm) long.
These trees are difficult to propagate and rarely seen in North America,
except in botanical gardens.