When does Tartar maple bloom?

Tartar maple produces small yellowish white flower clusters in May and June, followed by red winged samaras later in summer.

What insects visit Tartar maple flowers?

Bees and beetles are commonly seen visiting the spring flower clusters of Tartar maple.

How much light and water does Tartar maple need?

This tree grows best in part sun with medium moisture, though established plants handle drier soil once rooted in.

What kind of growth habit does Tartar maple have?

It grows as a small to medium deciduous tree, often multi stemmed, reaching modest heights compared to larger maple species.

What climate suits Tartar maple best?

It performs well in temperate regions with cold winters and does not require consistently wet soil, making it suited to a range of garden and landscape settings.

Is Tartar Maple HOA-friendly?

Tartar Maple takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Tartar Maple

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Acer tataricum

Last reviewed: September 2026

Tartar Maple (Acer tataricum) is a perennial tree. It blooms in May and June. The flowers draw bees and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Tartar Maple (Acer tataricum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

180"–360" H × 180"–300" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Native alternatives to Tartar Maple

Tartar Maple is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

Before you buy

Your city may pay you to plant this

Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.

Find rebates in your area

Tartar maple is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with an attractive rounded crown and smooth bark. It produces clusters of small yellowish flowers in late spring, followed by distinctive winged seeds. This adaptable tree tolerates various soil conditions and provides good fall color.

Growing Tartar Maple

Grow Tartar Maple in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 180 to 360 inches tall and spread 180 to 300 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Tartar Maple takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Non-native species may not align with HOA native landscaping requirements
Large mature size may conflict with utility lines and spacing requirements
Less familiar ornamental tree may be questioned by conservative HOA boards

Wildlife value

The spring flowers attract bees and beetles for pollination. The seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.

Common questions

When does Tartar maple bloom?: Tartar maple produces small yellowish white flower clusters in May and June, followed by red winged samaras later in summer.
What insects visit Tartar maple flowers?: Bees and beetles are commonly seen visiting the spring flower clusters of Tartar maple.
How much light and water does Tartar maple need?: This tree grows best in part sun with medium moisture, though established plants handle drier soil once rooted in.
What kind of growth habit does Tartar maple have?: It grows as a small to medium deciduous tree, often multi stemmed, reaching modest heights compared to larger maple species.
What climate suits Tartar maple best?: It performs well in temperate regions with cold winters and does not require consistently wet soil, making it suited to a range of garden and landscape settings.
Is Tartar Maple HOA-friendly?: Tartar Maple takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

If something looks wrong

Common plant problems, and what to check first

These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.

See all plant problem guides

Ready to grow Tartar Maple? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.

Add this plant to your garden

iPhone app Android app

Planning a bed around it? Start a free plan with this plant

Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz