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Maple, Tatarian Acer tataricum

An exceptional, drought-tolerant low-growing tree for small landscape areas. Medium green summer leaves change to yellow, red, and reddish-brown in the fall. Fragrant greenish to yellow flowers in spring followed by attractive bright pink to red winged fruit. Used as a multi-stemmed shrub or can be pruned as a small tree. Tolerant of many soil conditions. Plant in partial shade to full sun. Grows 15'-20' high with similar spread.

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Zones 3 - 8
Zones 3 - 8

Hardiness Zones: Zones 3 - 8
The Tatarian Maple can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. VIEW MAP

Shade Tree
Shade Tree

Type of tree:
The Tatarian Maple falls into the following type(s): Shade Trees, Shrubs

15' - 20' High
15' - 20' High

Mature Height:
The Tatarian Maple grows to be 15' - 20' feet in height.

15' - 20' Spread
15' - 20' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Tatarian Maple has a spread of about 15' - 20' at full maturity.

Slow to Medium Growth
Slow to Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This maple does well in full sun, partial shade.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Tatarian Maple grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained, wide range soils.

Rounded Shape
Rounded Shape

Shape:
This maple has rounded shape.

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Description:
An exceptional, drought-tolerant low-growing tree for small landscape areas. Medium green summer leaves change to yellow, red, and reddish-brown in the fall. Fragrant greenish to yellow flowers in spring followed by attractive bright pink to red winged fruit. Used as a multi-stemmed shrub or can be pruned as a small tree. Tolerant of many soil conditions. Plant in partial shade to full sun. Grows 15'-20' high with similar spread.