#tatarianmaple

I cut my grass longer than is typical so that small things flower and pollinators thrive. It’s brown and crunchy now, but I’m surprised by how much is still blooming. Still, seed heads/pods make the year feel farther along than it is.

Plant of the Day

Sunday 14 January 2018

The seeds of Acer tataricum (Tatarian Maple, Amur maple) form an interesting winter display. This hardy, small deciduous tree has 3-lobed leaves which turn deep red in autumn and has small cream flowers that are followed by the reddish fruit called samara that turn light brown over winter.