Acer tataricum

RHS Plant Profile
Tartarian maple
Trees Shrubs

A deciduous large shrub or small tree, to around 6m high, with a spreading habit and broadly ovate, serrated, glossy green leaves, that are sometimes 3-lobed on young trees. Small greenish-white flowers are held in upright clusters in late spring, followed later by red-winged seeds. Leaves turn red or yellow in autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Sapindaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
E Europe to Japan

How to Grow

Cultivation

Thrives in moist, humus-rich, well drained soils in full sun or part shade. Some tolerance for drought once established. See tree cultivation for more advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

Minimal pruning required; see pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus