vine maple
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A spreading bushy small tree or large shrub with rounded, 7 to 9-lobed leaves turning red or orange in autumn. Clusters of small purplish flowers are followed by red-winged fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- vine maple (Acer circinatum)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of vine maple
Distribution map
Northern America, British Columbia to California
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of vine maple
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vine maple care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed (sown outdoors) as soon as ripe, by grafting in late winter, or by chip budding in mid- to late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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