Prized for their love of shade， bright fall color and dense branching structure， the Vine Maple is grows to become a spreading multi-stemmed small tree， perfect for compact spaces with low levels of sunlight. This dwarf tree takes on different forms depending on level of sunlight received in planting location， becoming more upright in sunny locations and forming a lower， more horizontal form in the shade. Produces small yet elongated， oval-shaped leaves which become about 4 inches in diameter with about 8 palmate lobes. Displays attractive color through spring， summer and fall seasons and is prized for elegantly tiered branching pattern in winter. Leaves emerge lime-green in spring， mature to a deeper green throughout summer and finally take on vivid shades of orange and red in autumn. Small red and white flowers bloom in spring， followed by red-winged fruits that attract birds and pollinators. Vine Maple performs well in cooler climates or in shaded and moist locations due to natural densely shaded forested habitat. This North American native is a smaller and lower maintenance alternative to Japanese Maples. In a landscape， Vine Maple is perfect for a patio container grow or a beautiful multi-seasonal lawn specimen. The Pacific Vine Maple grows best in climates with a minimum temperature of -10° F and reaches 15 ft. in H and 20 ft. in Wat maturity.
Great for heavily shaded areas
Native to north America
Compact growth habit
Attractive seasonal color
Dense branching structure
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