--- title: Trident Maple Grows Well in Kansas City description: Trident Maple Grows Well in Kansas City image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773277010-jpg/blog-files/g06800tridentmaple01-300x225.jpg --- # Trident Maple Grows Well in Kansas City Aug 27, 2012 10:51:30 AM The trident maple was ranked a Preferred Tree for Kansas by the [Kansas Forest Service](http://www.kansasforests.org/). And for good reason--[![trident maple](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773277010-jpg/blog-files/g06800tridentmaple01-300x225.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=g06800tridentmaple01-300x225.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773277010-jpg/blog-files/g06800tridentmaple01-300x225.jpg)the shade tree has many features that make it perfect for Kansas City's climate. The [University of Missouri](http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6800-25) notes that the trident maple withstands city conditions and grows well in hot, dry areas. The deciduous tree produces flowers in the spring and a samara fruit. The trident maple is slow-growing and pest-resistant. *For tree care and maintenance in Kansas and Missouri, call **[Cartwright Tree Care](https://www.cartwrighttree.com) at 816-965-6758. * [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare) ##### Like it? Share it: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/trident-maple-grows-well-in-kansas-city) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/trident-maple-grows-well-in-kansas-city) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/trident-maple-grows-well-in-kansas-city) ### You may also like [Will Your Trees Survive Winter in Kansas City? ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/will-your-trees-survive-winter-in-kansas-city) ##### [Will Your Trees Survive Winter in Kansas City?](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/will-your-trees-survive-winter-in-kansas-city) 18 September, 2017 [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/will-your-trees-survive-winter-in-kansas-city) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/will-your-trees-survive-winter-in-kansas-city) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/will-your-trees-survive-winter-in-kansas-city) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/will-your-trees-survive-winter-in-kansas-city) [Let’s Talk about Ice Damage ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ice-damage) ##### [Let’s Talk about Ice Damage](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ice-damage) 23 January, 2018 Winter is here and as expected the Midwest weather is as unpredictable as ever. Even the meteorologists can’t keep up wi... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ice-damage) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ice-damage) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ice-damage) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ice-damage) [Tips for Winter Tree Care | Best Winter Pruning Guide for You ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tips-for-winter-tree-care-best-winter-pruning-guide-for-you) ##### [Tips for Winter Tree Care | Best Winter Pruning Guide for You](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tips-for-winter-tree-care-best-winter-pruning-guide-for-you) 23 November, 2018 Winter Pruning Guide for You [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tips-for-winter-tree-care-best-winter-pruning-guide-for-you) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tips-for-winter-tree-care-best-winter-pruning-guide-for-you) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tips-for-winter-tree-care-best-winter-pruning-guide-for-you) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/tips-for-winter-tree-care-best-winter-pruning-guide-for-you)