Acer tataricum |
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Tatarian Maple |
Description
Acer tataricum is a deciduous shrub or tree. It reaches 20-25' height and width slowly. This tree has lobed green leaves that turn yellow and red in fall. Small greenish white flowers appear in spring, followed by red fruit called samaras in summer. Bark is grey and smooth when tree is young but texture becomes coarse with age.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.