Tatarian Maple vs Yellow Twig Dogwood - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Yellow Twig Dogwood

Cornus sericea flaviramea

Acer tataricum

CUSTOM GROW

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Yellow Twig Dogwood
Tatarian Maple

Yellow Twig Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub with attractive, bright yellow bark.

It features delicate white, star-shaped flowers and white fruit. It is often used as a screen, and its wide-spreading roots help stabilize areas experiencing soil erosion.

Yellow Twig Dogwood complements Red Osier Dogwood, and it is a great filler to add winter color to shrub and flower gardens.

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

Yellow Twig Dogwood Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Fall colour: scarlet red
Bark: golden yellow in fall/winter
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: tatar maple