Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple

The Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple is one of the best small ornamental trees for tough climates, bringing outstanding color, durability, and easy care together in one compact package. Famous for its brilliant scarlet-red “helicopter” seeds that cover the tree in summer, this hardy maple also delivers rich green foliage, attractive spring flowers, and glowing yellow-to-orange fall color. Its naturally rounded shape and manageable size make it perfect for front yards, patios, and modern water-wise landscapes.

• Brilliant scarlet-red samaras create a dramatic summer display
• Excellent cold hardiness, surviving temperatures down to -40°F
• Tolerates alkaline soils, drought, heat, and wind better than many maples
• Compact ornamental tree perfect for smaller landscapes
• Beautiful yellow, orange, and red fall foliage adds multi-season interest

The Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple is a dependable, colorful tree that performs where many ornamentals struggle, making it an exceptional choice for challenging climates and low-maintenance landscapes. Tough enough for harsh conditions yet refined enough for elegant garden settings, it delivers season after season of standout beauty with very little effort.