Maple, Tatarian
Plum, Purple Leaf Flowering
Prunus cerasifera
CLASS I
Acer tataricum
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
Family
Sapindaceae
Fall Color
Yellow/red
Family
Rosaceae
Fall Color
Nothing significant
Form
Upright round multi-stemmed
Seed
Red colored winged samaras
Form
Small shrubby, single stem
Seed
Large red edible fruit
Size
15 - 20 ft. High 15 - 20 ft. Wide
Flower
Pale greenish white
Size
15-30 ft. High 15-20 ft. Wide
Flower
Fragrant light pink single flower
Characteristics Grows as a small upright spreading multi-stemmed tree. Spring blooms are followed by brightly colored samaras that persist until fall.
Characteristics Popular purple leaf varieties bloom in early spring before leafing out with fragrant light pink flowers. Tree shape varies from rounded to upright vase shape depending on variety.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 3-8)
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 5-6)
Water: Requires moderate amount of regular water
Water: Requires moderate amount of regular water
Light: Tolerates full to partial sun
Light: Tolerates full sun
Soil:
Soil:
Will tolerate clay soils and some drought
Growth Rate Once established between 8-12 inches per year
Disease and Insect Pests Aphids, scale and mites have been noted; verticillium wilt may appear
Commonly Available Varieties ‘Hot Wings® - bright scarlet red samaras and orange red fall color
Prefers well drained , tolerates higher pH
Growth Rate Fast
Disease and Insect Pests Aphids, scale, borers, canker and leaf spot
Commonly Available Varieties ‘Krauter Vesuvius’ - oval rounded crown shape ‘Newport’ - hardiest, rounded crown shape ‘Thundercloud’ - vase shape
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