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Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite'

Also Known As

  • Pacific Sprite Dwarf Vine Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite' plant details

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, purple, red, white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, purple, red, white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smaller in all ways, but just as spectacular in fall!, this 4-8' treelet has little crinkly leaves that turn yellow, red & orange in fall! PSh/M
Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite' - A slow growing vine maple. Upright growth with stubby branches. Large contorted green leaves. Golden yellow fall color. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.
Bright green and forest-green leaves are crinkled in interesting congested clumps resembling the Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' or Lion's Mane Maple -- wonderfully textural foliage on long, spring-green trunks and branches! 8 ft tall and broadly vase-shaped.

Gardening facts about Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite' plant

How to Grow Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
    • chartreuse
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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