Acer circinatum
Vine Maple
Description
This plant is either a shrub or small tree which grows to 35' in height.It has light green leaves which turn orange-scarlet in the fall. It has new spring foliage with reddish hue. It can be used as an espalier against a shady wall. As for plant combinations, this tree grows well with the Douglas Fir, Western Sword Firn, as well as the Oregon Grape. It has a color that is especially good for the fall season.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Orange, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
Green, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.