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Acer tartarcium 'Pattern Perfect'

Pattern Perfect Maple

Acer tataricum ‘Pattern Perfect’ (Pattern Perfect® Tatarian Maple) is a refined small ornamental maple selected for its uniform habit, clean branching, and ornamental seed display. It offers the toughness and adaptability of Tatarian maple with improved consistency and landscape polish.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Ornamental Seeds: Produces attractive winged samaras that add early-season interest following spring flowering.



Fall Color & Foliage: Medium green summer foliage turns yellow, orange, and red in fall, often with good uniformity.



Growth Habit: Upright to rounded with a symmetrical, well-branched canopy.



Size: Typically reaches 20–25 ft tall with a 15–20 ft spread.



Care and Requirements


Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8



Light: Full sun to partial shade



Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils; prefers well-drained conditions



Maintenance: Low once established



Tolerance: Good tolerance of heat, cold, wind, and urban conditions; more forgiving than many maples



Summary:
‘Pattern Perfect’ Tatarian Maple is an excellent choice for residential landscapes, small lawns, streetscapes, and urban settings, offering dependable structure, seasonal interest, and broad adaptability.

Plant type
Deciduous Tree
Height
20-25'
Width
18-20'
Hardiness zones
3–8
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring
Flower color
Amaranth, Hot Pink
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Orange, Red
Soil
Clay, Loamy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Specimen
Shape
Multi Stem, Vase Shaped
Bark
Smooth
Fruit
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No
10-year height
10'
10-year width
10'