Acer tataricum subsp. tataricum

Acer tataricum subsp. tataricum

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | Greece | Hungary | Iran | Kazakhstan | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Russia | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Ukraine

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Acer
Species:
Acer tataricum subsp. tataricum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow-green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fall Color:
red, orange, yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; fresh seed may germinate more readily than stored seed.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch