Acer circinatum – vine maple

Acer circinatum – Vine Maple

A graceful California-native tree of the Pacific Coast, vine maple earns its name from the tendency of young stems to arch and root where they touch the ground, creating layered, multi-stemmed thickets in moist woodland settings. In cultivation it typically grows as a large, vase-shaped multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with distinctive circular leaves that turn brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow in fall. White and purple flowers in spring are followed by distinctive paired winged samaras. This Mendocino County selection is grown from locally collected seed.

Key Features:

• Deciduous large shrub or small tree; California native with a graceful, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed habit
• Outstanding orange, red, and yellow fall color
• White and purple spring flowers followed by paired winged samaras attractive through summer
• Excellent woodland understory tree; tolerates deep shade under conifers
• Attracts birds and wildlife and provides nesting habitat

Growing Details:
Height: 10–25 ft | Spread: 10–20 ft
Exposure: Part shade to full shade | Water: Moderate
Bloom time: Spring | Bloom color: White and purple
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6–9