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Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This plant is either a shrub or small tree which grows up to 35' . 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 this plant effectively, plant it with the Douglas Fir, Western Sword Firn, as well as the Oregon Grape. It has a color that is especially striking during 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

Low, 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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.