Acer circinatum
Vine Maple
Description
This plant is either a shrub or small tree that reaches 35' in height . It has light green leaves which turn orange-scarlet in the fall. It also has new spring foliage with a reddish hue. A. circinatum can be used as an espalier against a wall. To accent Vine Maple effectively, plant it with the Douglas Fir, Western Sword Fern, as well as the Oregon-Grape. It has a color that is especially striking during the fall season.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Green, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
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, 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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.