Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire'
Pacific Fire Vine Maple
Deciduous Tree
Pacific Fire vine maple is a cultivated variety of our native Acer circinatum. Its been selected for its especially showy red stems which provide wonderful winter interest. This is slow growing small tree that is good for containers and small gardens.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average, Low
Description
Size: 60 - 180 tall x 30 - 144 wide
Shape / Form:
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Features: Attractive Bark or Stem, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Fall Color, Native Plant, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green, Yellow
Fall Color:
Yellow / Gold, Mixed / Variable, Red Orange
Leaf Shape:
Palm-shaped
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Container, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Firewise, Low Water / No Water
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
canopy
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick
Care and Maintenance
Suitable Substitutes
Perfect Partners
Plant Combos
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Foliage, Flower and Stem Offer Multi-month Appeal
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 9 -
Mostly PNW Native Plant Combo for Part Shade to Shade
Focus: Mixed Border, Native and Habitat
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8 -
Four-season Foliage Garden for Front Yard
Focus: Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9