- Botanical name: Acer tataricum 'Hot Wings'
- Common name: Tatarian maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Yellow
Green
Tatarian maple, Acer tataricum, is native to central and southeastern Europe, and parts of Asia and Russia. A large shrub or small tree, it’s known for its red-green samaras (winged seed cases), which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.
Acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ is a particularly ornamental variety, bearing masses of deep, scarlet red samaras, which adorn the tree like summer blooms. In spring, clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf, and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. Growing to an eventual height of just 5m, it packs quite a punch in a small space and is perfect for a small garden.
Grow Acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered site in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually with leaf mould. There should be little or no need to prune.
How to grow Acer 'Hot Wings'
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Plant size
5m height
3m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Acer 'Hot Wings' and wildlife
Acer 'Hot Wings' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer 'Hot Wings' poisonous?
Acer 'Hot Wings' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
