Acer tataricum L.

Species: Acer tataricum L., Genus: Acer, Family: Sapindaceae, Group: Angiosperms

(Acer tataricum L.)

-> Genus: Acer -> Family: Sapindaceae -> Group: Angiosperms

Habitus

it is a shrub to small tree growing to a height of 5 - 12 m
crown is irregular, dense
bark is dark grey to blackish, finely fissured in older age

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - Hrádok Arboretum

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - pastures below Vinian Castle (10/2021)

Buds

buds are arranged in a crosswise opposite manner
individual buds are ovoid, relatively small
the covering scales are dark red with a blackish margin, glabrous

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple)

Shoots

shoots are relatively thin, straight, brownish-red, glabrous, later greyish

Leaves (assimilation organs)

the leaves are simple, pinnate, ovate to broadly ovate in basic shape, pointed at the end, 6 - 10 x 2 - 5 cm in size
the margin is twice serrate, without lobes, or with hints of 2 - 4 lobes, which can rarely be more pronounced

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - upper side (with hints of lobes)

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - twig with leaves

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - leaf without, or only with hints of lobes

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - underside

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - top side

Flowers

it is a monoecious tree, flowers are bisexual, yellow-green, aromatic
they grow on long stalks in upright ovoid panicles at the ends of branches
it blooms in May – June after foliage emerges

Fruits – seeds

the fruit is a winged dioecious achene fused at an acute angle
the achenes are round, slightly compressed
the wings are 3 - 4 cm long, curved inwards, so that they almost overlap
before ripening, the achenes are crimson red, erect, after ripening they are brown, hanging

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - achenes are upright before ripening

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - achenes are drooping when ripe

Extension

it is originally widespread in southeastern Europe, the distribution area is quite patchy
its maximum occurrence is in the east beyond the range of common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) in an area with a continental climate
in Slovakia it grows from the lowest elevations to approximately 430 m above the sea level
the northern boundary of its distribution passes through southern and southeastern Slovakia
it is an important tree species of forest-steppe and forms an admixture in the undergrowth of warm southern oaks, but also in floodplain forests

Ecology

it is a semi-shaded tree resistant to low temperatures and drought
it is undemanding to soil

Significance

it is a park tree ornamental with flowers and later also fruits
due to its resistance to drought and frost it is suitable for landscaping works

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - ornamental with fruits

Acer tataricum (Tartar maple, Tatarian maple) - ornamental with flowers

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