Description
Maple ‘Rugged Charm’ – small pale yellow flowers in the spring
Acer tataricum ‘Rugged Charm’
- Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size: 20′ high x 20′ wide
Tree Form: Upright, spreading
Canopy: Dense
Growth Rate: Moderate
Special Features: Attractive foliage, fall color, shapely canopy
Fall Color: Yellow, orange, red
Description: Developed for its hardiness, attractive appearance, and strong structure. A small upright spreading tree with a dense rounded crown. A gorgeous accent tree with bright red seed wings floating against green foliage and yellow, orange, and red fall colors providing year long interest.
Ornamental Features: Small pale yellow flowers in the spring are followed by winged seeds that become a showy red as they mature. The foliage remains dark green throughout the season turning yellow, orange and red in the fall.
Landscape Attributes: Deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Low maintenance, very hardy, and drought resistant. This tree’s shape is well-structured, making it a great choice for both urban and residential landscapes alike.