Tatarian Maple vs Mountain Maple - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Mountain Maple

Acer spicatum

Acer tataricum

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

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Tatarian Maple

Used to growing in the shadows of the damp forest, White Maple (aka Mountain Maple) is a great fit for shady and wet areas, such as beneath larger trees. Unlike most of its cousins, the White Maple is a shrub instead of a tree. It's still a maple, however, with sap that can be made into Maple syrup to prove it!

In May and June, the classic shapes of Maple leaves are joined by clusters of green and yellow flowers. Soon after, red samaras (aka helicopter seeds or whirligigs) appear. This distinctive appearance makes White Maple an excellent choice for giving urban yards a unique (and patriotic) look.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Mountain Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: yellow and green
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: white maple
Other Names: tatar maple