Description
Maple ‘Tatarian’ – a gorgeous accent tree with red seeds
Acer tataricum
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size: 20′ high x 18′ wide
Tree Form: Upright, spreading
Canopy: Dense
Growth Rate: Moderate
Special Features: Red samaras, fall color, very hardy, drought resistant
Fall Color: Yellow/Orange-red
Description: A small upright spreading tree with a dense rounded crown. A gorgeous accent tree with red seeds in late summer and fall colors that range from yellow through orange.
Ornamental Features: Greenish-white flowers in the spring are followed by winged seeds that become a showy red as they mature. While not showy in the traditional sense, these flowers add a subtle charm and provide early-season color. The foliage remains dark green throughout the season turning yellow/orange-red in the fall.
Landscape Attributes: Deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Low maintenance, very hardy, and drought resistant.
