A gorgeous ornamental shrub or tree. It is ideal in narrow streets, parks and gardens. This species is appreciated in of the art of bonsai.
Deciduous small-sized tree up to 10 m with a rounded crown. The bark is thin, greyish-brown, smooth when young and peels off when it gets older. The leaves are bright orange and turn to red in autumn. The flowers are grey-green in spring. The fruit is a paired reddish samara maturing in late summer to early autumn.
Grows on any humid soil. Also called Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala.
Soak 48 hours then stratify in cold for 3 months and sow early in spring.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Gardening, Street Tree, Urban garden |
| Seeds per gram | 30 |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Stratification | Yes |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !