Tatarian Maple
Acer tataricumfam. Sapindaceae
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Pl. 08AB — Acer tataricum
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IOverview
Overview
Tatarian Maple (Acer tataricum) belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is known for its ornamental value as well as its edible and medicinal uses. Native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, Altay, Amur, Austria, Bulgaria, and China North-Central, this deciduous tree thrives in moist conditions with a preference for light or partial shade. It can grow up to 9 meters tall and is hardy in zones 3-7. The plant's sap and seeds are edible, while its bark has been used medicinally. Its distinctive features include maple-like leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in spring, making it a notable addition to gardens and landscapes.
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What is Tatarian Maple?
Tatarian Maple (Acer tataricum) belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is known for its ornamental value as well as its edible and medicinal uses.
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Mixology suggestions
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Maple and Dock
digestiontincture
Traditional use for digestive support.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Tatarian Maple thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It can grow up to 9 meters tall and is hardy in zones 3-7, making it suitable for temperate regions. Propagate through sap or seeds.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
3-7
Mature size
9.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Tatarian Maple for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple planting of Tatarian Maple to experience growing trees.
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What you'll need
Tatarian Maple saplings, garden gloves, spade or trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late autumn when the soil is workable and temperatures are mild.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). Ensure the site gets full to partial sun.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant saplings from nursery containers into your garden. Dig a hole twice as wide and equally deep as the root ball.
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First two weeks
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for any signs of stress or pests.
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Ongoing care
Provide regular watering during dry spells and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter before new growth starts. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
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Common mistakes
Avoid planting too deep, overwatering, and neglecting proper pruning techniques.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:SapSeed
Edible uses: Sweetener
Other uses:CompanionPreservative
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe7 regions
native (7)AlbaniaAustriaBulgariaGreeceHungaryRussiaUkraine
Asia8 regions
native (8)AfghanistanChinaIranJapanKazakhstanSouth KoreaTurkeyUzbekistan
Broader regions
native:Turkey-in-Europe, Transcaucasus, Yugoslavia, Altay, Amur, Czechoslovakia, Khabarovsk, Kirgizstan, Kuril Is.
XSee also
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See also
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same family · Sapindaceae
Botanical relatives — often share phytochemistry + growing needs.
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