Tatarian Maple vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Acer tataricum

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Bitternut Hickory
Tatarian Maple

Bitternut Hickory is a large deciduous tree that makes a great shade tree for yards and parks. This tree is native to Eastern North America. Although it produces nuts, they are bitter and inedible. Some consider this wood to be the best flavour for smoking meats.

Plant Bitternut Hickory in it’s forever home. It is difficult to transplant due to its long taproot, and may not survive.

The wood is strong and has historically been used for wheels, ladders, and furniture.

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.

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Fall colour: scarlet red
Bark: ridged, durable
Nuts: bitter
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC
Other Names: swamp hickory
Other Names: tatar maple