Acer tataricum 'JFS-KW2' - Rugged Charm® Tatarian Maple - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Acer tataricum 'JFS-KW2' - Rugged Charm® Tatarian Maple - Bright Red Seed Wings
Acer tataricum 'JFS-KW2' - Rugged Charm® Tatarian Maple - Fall Colour

Rugged Charm® Tatarian Maple

Acer tataricum 'Rugged Charm®' (JFS-KW2)

  • Compact, upright, oval form
  • Bright red samaras in the summer are showy against the green leaves
  • Mix of yellow, orange, and bright red foliage in autumn
  • Hardy and durable selection
  • Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
7-9 m

SPREAD:
4-6 m

Currently Unavailable
Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Has colour and interest for the garden all season long. 

Additional Notes about Rugged Charm® Tatarian Maple:


Acer tataricum 'Rugged Charm' is distinguished from the species by the samaras (seeds) turning bright red much earlier in the season, and persisting well into the fall. However, the profuse seeds are viable, and could become an invasive problem.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Oval
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Roadside planting
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Acer tataricum 'JFS-KW2'