Species Acer circinatum | Known

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Names

Common Names: Vine Maple, Little Gem Vine Maple, Monroe Vine Maple, Pacific Fire Vine Maple, Pacific Sprite Vine Maple, Sunglow Vine Maple

Growth

Height: 10-40 feet
Spread: 180-240 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate growth, about 1–2 feet per year, with younger growth about 12–18 inches per year that slows with maturity.

Appearance

Bloom Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green foliage that turns yellow, orange, and red in autumn
Fall Foliage Color: Yellow, orange, and red

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-8
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally full sun. Tolerates partial sun, partial shade, and full shade.
Soil Type: Humus-rich, well-drained loam soil, slightly acidic and enriched with organic matter, with a layer of leaf mulch recommended.
Soil Drainage: Well-drained, humus-rich soil with consistent moisture.
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5 Acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time: Spring (April–June)

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds, Cuttings, Layering

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Pursh
Publication: Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 267 (1813)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Subfamily: Hippocastanoideae
Genus: Acer

Synonyms

Acer circinatum var. fulvum Acer macounii Acer modocense Acer virgatum Acer circinatum f. fulvum

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024