
Vine Maple 'Pacific Fire'
Acer Circinatum Pacific Fire
The Vine Maple 'Pacific Fire' offers unparalleled year-round color with its radiant red stems and vibrant seasonal foliage.
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About this plant
Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire' is a stunning cultivar of the native Vine Maple, celebrated for its extraordinary display of color. Throughout the winter, its bare branches glow with an intense coral-red, providing a welcome and unusual splash of warmth in the landscape. As spring arrives, delicate chartreuse leaves emerge, maturing to a fresh green in summer before transforming into brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow in the fall. This small, multi-stemmed tree is an excellent choice for adding a focal point to smaller gardens, woodland borders, or as a striking understory plant. Its graceful, often contorted branches add architectural interest even when dormant, ensuring it remains an eye-catching feature every season. 'Pacific Fire' is a resilient and adaptable selection, offering both beauty and ease of care. It's a true showstopper that will ignite your garden with its fiery personality, making it a standout choice for discerning gardeners.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning, primarily to establish structure or remove dead/damaged branches. Best planted in well-draining, fertile soil. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Protect from strong afternoon sun in hot climates.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 15-20 ft
- Mature width
- 10-15 ft
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium