Vine Maple

Acer circinatum

Plant Description

Vine maple is a handsome, deciduous, multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub with attractive fall colors. It grows best in part shade but can handle sun if it receives some water. Found in forest understories and shady gardens, it has a similar form to other ornamental, small-stature, vase-shaped maples.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Broadleaf Tree
Habitats	Bottomland forests Forest understories Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian forests
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Blooms June Blooms May Deciduous Deer resistant Flowering Flowers red Flowers white Good for shady woodland garden Ornamental Produces nectar Produces sap Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	20-25'