Tatarian Maple | Acer tataricum 'Hotwings'
Striking, red winged fruits
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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Tatarian Maple
Acer tataricum 'Hotwings'
- There's no ignoring this tree! As well as the vivid reds and golden yellows of its autumn foliage, deciduous Hotwings is covered with masses of scarlet winged fruits in summer (hence the name)
- Green-white flowers appear in upright panicles throughout spring
- Broad glossy leaves up to 10cm long, bright green in spring and summer before turning red and gold as the seeds fade to brown and fall
- A beautiful and compact specimen tree all year round, ideal for street or lawn planting, or in a mixed border, underplanted with bulbs or low growing perennials
- Hardy down to -20, Hotwings prefers a sunny or partly shaded spot and thrives in any well drained soil
- Low maintenance and easy to grow - any pruning needed should be done from late autumn to midwinter
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Tatarian Maple can be grown in a pot. A 50-60cm pot is ideal. It can live in a pot long-term if repotted every few years. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Tatarian Maple reaches a mature height of 5 to 7 metres, with a spread of 4 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Tatarian Maple prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Tatarian Maple prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Tatarian Maple requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Tatarian Maple should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Acer tataricum 'Hotwings' is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures colder than -20°C even in exposed UK locations.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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