1 named cultivar

‘Garann’Tatarian Maple

tree

Tatarian Maple

Acer tataricum

$185.00

The Story

Plant Bio

Acer tataricum, Tatarian maple, is a small deciduous tree or large shrub from western Asia and southeastern Europe, fifteen to thirty feet tall and nearly as wide. Its leaves are mostly oval and unlobed, unusual for a maple, and the paired winged samaras turn bright red in summer, giving a display more conspicuous than the flowers.

The red samaras in midsummer are the reason to grow it — a haze of scarlet across the whole crown weeks before any autumn colour arrives. It is exceptionally cold-hardy and tolerates poor soil and urban conditions. The Amur maple subspecies is invasive in parts of the Midwest and Northeast, so check which one you are buying.

Uses & Benefits:

Bright red winged samaras through midsummer, and yellow to red autumn foliage.

Exceptionally cold hardy and tolerant of poor soil and urban conditions, at a manageable size.

Supports imperial moth larvae, and pollinators visit the spring flowers.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

270 inches

Width

246 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Western Asia to southeastern Europe

Toxicity

Non-toxic to people; maple seedlings are toxic to horses

Marketplace

Where to Buy

Sooner Plant Farm

1+ Gal Pot

In Stock$185.00

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Planting

How to Grow

Check whether it is the Amur subspecies, which can be invasive.
Plant in full sun for the best samara colour.
Give it any reasonably drained soil.
Allow twenty feet or more of spread.
Prune in summer; maples bleed from spring cuts.
Pull seedlings if it self-sows freely.

Pro Tip

The red display in July is the seeds, not flowers — and it lasts far longer than any blossom would.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant it in full sun for samara colour ☀️
Check the subspecies before buying 🏷️
Prune in summer, not spring ✂️
Use it where cold defeats other trees ❄️

Don't

Prune it in late winter — it bleeds ❌
Plant the Amur form where it is listed ❌
Crowd it into a narrow space ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Enjoy
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Small specimen tree in a cold gardenUrban and street plantingScreening and windbreak in exposed sites

Companion Plants

Serviceberry Ninebark Little Bluestem Daffodil Hardy Geranium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Tatarian Maple questions

What zones can Tatarian Maple grow in?

Tatarian Maple is hardy in USDA Zones 4–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Tatarian Maple deer resistant?

Yes — Tatarian Maple is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Tatarian Maple bloom?

Tatarian Maple typically blooms in late spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Tatarian Maple need full sun?

Tatarian Maple does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Tatarian Maple drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Tatarian Maple handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.