Acer circinatum |
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Vine Maple |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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, 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 the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.