Acer tataricum

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.