Acer Tararicum 'Hot Wings'

'Hot Wings' Maple

Acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ (Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple) is a unique small ornamental maple best known for its showy, bright red winged seeds that appear in early summer. These colorful samaras resemble flowers from a distance and provide eye-catching interest well beyond the typical maple season.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Ornamental Seeds: Produces vivid cherry-red samaras in late spring to early summer that persist for weeks and create a striking display.



Fall Color & Foliage: Medium green summer foliage turns orange-red to red in fall.



Growth Habit: Upright to rounded, forming a compact, well-branched small tree.



Size: Typically reaches 15–20 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; tolerant of drought once established



Tolerance: Good resistance to heat, cold, and urban conditions; more forgiving than many maples



Summary:
‘Hot Wings’ Tatarian Maple is an outstanding choice for small landscapes, patios, residential yards, and urban settings, offering rare early-summer color, attractive fall foliage, and excellent adaptability.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

25'

Width

20'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Privacy Screen

Shape

Oval Upright, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No