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Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Plant photo of: Acer circinatum
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This plant is either a shrub or small tree that reaches 5-20' tall and 3-6' wide. Height is variable due to sun. It does best in full shade but fall color is attractive when grown in sun but will need much more water. Deciduous leaves are deep green color that turn red-orange during fall if the tree has some sun exposure. Red and white flowers appear in spring on bare branches. The Oregon native is attractive as it's multi-stemmed with heart-shaped leaves. It does best in moist, shady locations but will tolerate sun. Bark can be green or red with tiered branching, similar to Japanese maples. It does best in acidic, fertile, well draining soil.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Green, Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, 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

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.