The Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple is a small ornamental tree that adds bold color and striking charm to any landscape. Famous for its brilliant red samaras (winged seeds) that look like tiny “hot wings” in summer, this tree also provides silver-green foliage in spring and summer that transforms into fiery shades of orange and red in fall.
With a compact size of 15–20 feet tall and wide, it’s an excellent choice for smaller yards, front landscapes, or as an accent in larger garden designs. Hardy, adaptable, and low maintenance, it’s a standout tree that delivers four-season interest.
Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade for the best color and canopy growth. This maple thrives in well-drained soils but adapts easily to clay, loam, or sandy conditions, as long as drainage is good. Water regularly the first few years until established; afterward, it tolerates occasional dry spells.
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage strong growth. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the canopy and remove any damaged or crossing branches. Generally resistant to pests and diseases, Hot Wings™ is hardy in USDA Zones 3–8, making it one of the most versatile ornamental trees available.
Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple Spacing
With its manageable mature size of 15–20 feet, allow 15–20 feet between trees when planting multiple specimens. For use as an accent in a small yard, a single tree works beautifully in limited space without overwhelming nearby plantings. When planted in groupings for a larger landscape display, maintain 18–20 feet on center to highlight the fiery samaras and glowing fall foliage.
Why Grow Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple?
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Striking red samaras (“hot wings”) in summer for unique ornamental interest
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Compact size (15–20 feet) perfect for small yards and tight spaces
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Brilliant orange and red fall foliage
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Hardy and adaptable in USDA Zones 3–8
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Tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions
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Low-maintenance with minimal pest or disease concerns
The Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple is the perfect small ornamental tree to add color, character, and seasonal excitement to your landscape, proving that big beauty can come in a compact package.
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- DST-MAP-HOT-LGL
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations