Description
Vine maple is a medium to large, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub generally found growing in the understory in shade to part-shade, but occasionally in full sun with adequate moisture. Inconspicuous but interesting flowers bloom in the spring and winged seeds occur in the fall. Vine maple is a larval host plant for numerous butterflies, including the Western tiger swallowtail. It is pollinated by a diversity of pollinators, including many species of bee. Vine maple puts on a spectacular fall color display.
Vine maple (Acer circinatum) seed packets contain approximately 25 seeds. This species has fairly large seeds.
Seed Germination Instructions
30-60 days warm-moist stratification followed by 90-120 days cold-moist stratification. Sow outside in fall.
The seeds of Acer circinatum do not store for long. Please sow within the first year of purchase.
For more information about growing native plants from seed, please read through the information in our Seed Germination and Propagation Reference Guide.
