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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.