Maple, Hot Wings

Hot Wings maple (Acer tataricum 'GarAnn') is a deciduous tree that is commonly used as a specimen or accent tree in landscapes. It is a cultivar of the Tatarian maple and can grow up to 20 to 25 feet (6 to 7.5 meters) tall and wide.

The tree has a rounded habit with a dense canopy, and produces small, fragrant white flowers in early spring that are followed by distinctive red samaras, or winged seeds, that resemble clusters of tiny hot peppers. Its foliage is a glossy green color throughout the growing season, turning a vibrant red in the fall. The Hot Wings maple has a smooth gray bark when young, which eventually develops some furrows and fissures as the tree matures.

Hot Wings maple is known for its unique and colorful fruit display, as well as its adaptability to a range of soil types and environmental conditions. It is also relatively pest and disease resistant, and tolerant of urban conditions, such as air pollution and compacted soil.