Acer circinatum’s habit of producing sprawling branches when growing in the forest under the Northwest’s often-huge native conifers has earned it the common name of vine maple. WHY PLANT IT ...

One of our short list of native maples, vine maple, Acer circinatum, is way too uncommon in the gardened landscape. I suspect that people haven’t had enough practice with it as a tame plant to know ...

Why it’s choice: Vine maple hits a triple ... from the Washington Native Plant Society, www.wnps.org. Sarah Gage is a writer and botanist who gardens in Seattle. [email protected].

What: A unique selection of our native vine maple, Acer circinatum “Monroe” has attractive, deeply divided leaves. It is well-adapted to woodland situations but will tolerate a variety of ...

This year the plant drawing the most attention is red -- really red: vine maple 'Pacific Fire' (Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire') It's no wonder. Look across the hall, and there's no way you'll miss it.