Harvesting of Acer circinatum fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Vine Maple
Acer circinatum
Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) is a small, deciduous tree or large shrub native to western North America. Its sleek, dark stems are covered with small, oval-shaped leaves in spring and summer, turning vibrant shades of yellow and orange in fall. The tree is often planted to create an attractive privacy screen or fence. Its bright green leaves provide lots of shade, and its flowers, which appear in late spring, add a charming splash of color. Its shallow root system and strong lateral branches make it a great choice for erosion control. Overall, Vine Maple is a lovely, versatile plant.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6
Flowers:
Showy, White, Red Flowers
Sun:
Shade
Soil:
Sandy,Loamy,Clay,Rocky
Fruits:
red,brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
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.
sunlight
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.
pruning
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Vine Maple typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Acer circinatum fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
