Vine Maple

Rated high due to its adaptability to pruning. Vine Maple is readily contained and is beautiful when thinned.

Botanical Name Acer circinatum

Common Name Vine Maple

Plant Type Deciduous Tree

Height/Spread 8-15 wide and tall, commonly kept smaller in cultivation

Flower Insignificant

Season of Bloom Has small red fruit with wings in late spring.

Leaves Palmate, not deeply lobed like Japanese Maple. 4-6” across with some bronzing on new growth. Fall color often spectacular, red, orange or yellow.

Pests Verticillium root rot in wet areas.

Preferred Habitat Shade to part sun. Can withstand full sun but foliage is known to burn against buildings on west or south side.

Hardiness zones USDA 6-9