Tatarian maple

Acer tataricum L.

Family: SapindaceaeZones: 3a-8b per NC State Plant Toolbox

Pet & Human Safety

People: Toxic to peoplePets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

NC State's Plant Toolbox has no human-poison record, and no other source states one. This is not proof the plant is safe to eat.

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

NC State states no toxicity information. ASPCA has no page for "tatarian maple" (checked 10/11/26), so there is no ASPCA verdict.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Other plants with a similar name or look. To tell them apart: Match on the scientific name, Acer tataricum, not on the common name.. Amur maple is filed by some sources as Acer ginnala (or A. tataricum subsp. ginnala) and by NC State under this species. Check both names before telling a user their state treats it as invasive.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 3a-8b per NC State Plant Toolbox
Light: Full sun to part shade (NC State).
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: 15-30 ft tall, 15-26 ft wide per NC State
Where it comes from: Western Asia to southeastern Europe (NC State).

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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Anatomy & Guilds

Botanical Anatomy & Characteristics

How the flowers and leaves are built and which pollinators visit, where we have them.

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Field Doctor

What can go wrong with this plant and what to do about it, where we have them.

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Vintage Plates

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