Vine Maple

Acer circinatum  Multi-trunked vine maple is both an iconic staple of majestic Pacific Northwest forests and an enchanting element of habitat gardens. Definitely not a vine, the name is derived from its slender branches that sprawl gracefully when planted in deep shade and can root to produce new trees. It flaunts lovely verdant leaves, usually nine pointed like the number of letters in its name - a great ID trick for kids of all ages. By late summer, playful clusters of samaras adorn the leaves and, with the onset of fall, the foliage bursts into showy hues of yellow in shadier spots to brilliant red in sunnier locations. Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, small tree Size at maturity: 20-30' tall, 15-20' wide Light requirements: full sun, part-sun/part-shade, full shade Moisture requirements: moist to seasonally wet soil, prefers well-drained Growth rate/ease: medium growth rate, very easy to grow Bloom time: March – June  Wildlife support: spring flowers at