Tatarian Maple
The Tatarian Maple is a compact, exceptionally hardy and low maintenance accent tree. The tree will display showy red samaras in late summer. Fall colours are vibrant, and leaves often remain on the tree well into winter. Interestingly, the tree will often grow wider than it is tall. The trees trunk is a striking light grey with black markings.
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| Common Name |
Tatarian Maple |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Acer tataricum |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
75+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
7.5m |
| Mature Spread |
7.5m |
| Flower Colour |
White |
| Fragrance |
Insignificant |
| Fall Colour |
orange, red, Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun, Partial shade |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The Tatarian Maple is eye catching year around and should be planted in a prominent location where it can be admired by all whom pass it by. |
| Folk Lore |
The Tatarian Maple grows natively from South Eastern Europe, across Southern Russian and all the way East into Japan. The tree has long been naturalized in the Eastern United States. |
| Available Sizes |
50mm |
| Common Name |
Tatarian Maple |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Acer tataricum |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
75+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
7.5m |
| Mature Spread |
7.5m |
| Flower Colour |
White |
| Fragrance |
Insignificant |
| Fall Colour |
orange, red, Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun, Partial shade |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The Tatarian Maple is eye catching year around and should be planted in a prominent location where it can be admired by all whom pass it by. |
| Folk Lore |
The Tatarian Maple grows natively from South Eastern Europe, across Southern Russian and all the way East into Japan. The tree has long been naturalized in the Eastern United States. |
| Available Sizes |
50mm |
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