‘Hot WIngs’ Tartarian Maple
Looking for an attractive, tough, adaptable, cold-hardy, water-wise small tree with bright and unique seasonal interest? This very special selection of TatarianMaple fits the bill beautifully. Discovered as a chance seedling by the horticulturists at Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery, this tree stood out from all the other Tatarian maples for six weeks every summer with its breath-taking scarlet red samaras (wing-like seeds) contrasting with the rich green foliage giving it an appearance of being in bloom. Growers also noticed that Tatarian Maple was much more tolerant of our alkaline soils than other cold-hardy ornamental maples.
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” This famous quote, often attributed to Martin Luther, symbolizes hope, faith, and the importance of stewardship. It highlights that planting a tree is a proactive, hopeful act for the future, regardless of current circumstances.