Vine Maple

Vine Maple should be watered twice a week, meaning about 2-3 liters of water twice a week during the active growing season. Water thoroughly, allowing the water to run through the soil to ensure an even distribution of moisture. Make sure to water until the soil is moist but not saturated. In the winter, reduce watering to once every few weeks, only watering when the soil appears dry.

Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) requires 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day for optimal growth and health. The best time for sun exposure is between 6:00am and 8:00am in the morning and from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the afternoon. The ideal spot to plant this species is in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Additionally, Vine Maple may benefit from a few hours of indirect sunlight in the early evening.

Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) should be pruned in late spring or early summer once the leaves come out. Pruning should be done to maintain a desired shape and size and should focus on selectively removing old, damaged, or diseased branches. Avoid pruning too much, as this can weaken the plant and make it more susceptible to disease. Generally, you should only remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Dead branches should be removed back to healthy wood while crossing branches should be pruned at their origin. If you need to reduce the size of the vine maple, prune off no more than 1-third of the foliage at a time to maintain the health of the plant.