Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple – The Most Unique Four-Season Ornamental Tree You Can Grow

Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple (Acer tataricum 'GarAnn') earns its name every summer when its branches become blanketed in brilliant, fire-red samaras (winged seeds) — a display so vivid and unusual it stops people in their tracks. No other maple puts on a summer show quite like this. Add in its cold-hardiness, compact size, and stunning fall color, and you have one of the most distinctive and rewarding ornamental trees available for northern and mountain landscapes.

Why Gardeners Choose Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple

• Spectacular Summer Samaras: Brilliant fire-red winged seeds blanket the canopy in summer — a one-of-a-kind display unlike any other maple.
• Outstanding Fall Color: Foliage transitions from silver-green to rich orange-red in autumn for a second season of color.
• Exceptional Cold Hardiness: One of the hardiest ornamental maples available — thrives where other ornamentals struggle.
• Compact & Landscape-Friendly: Reaches just 15–20 ft — ideal for smaller yards, urban gardens, and as a specimen tree.
• Low Maintenance: Tolerates a wide range of soil types and conditions; drought-tolerant once established.

Planting Guide

• Hardiness Zone: 3–6
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall, 15–20 ft wide
• Summer Interest: Brilliant red samaras (June–August)
• Fall Color: Orange-red (September–October)
• Soil: Adaptable; tolerates clay, loam, and dry conditions

Also Consider

Love maples with exceptional fall color? Our Autumn Blaze® Red Maple delivers one of the most brilliant scarlet fall displays of any tree — a stunning large-scale companion to Hot Wings™ in any landscape.