Acer circinatum Pacific Purple®

Scientific Name: Acer circinatum 'JFS-Purple'

Also Known As

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Purple'
Pacific Purple® Vine Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer circinatum Pacific Purple® plant details

Acer circinatum Pacific Purple® is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy and purple foliage. In spring chartreuse and red flowers emerge followed by brown and purple 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer circinatum Pacific Purple®

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, screen, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer circinatum Pacific Purple®

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our native vine maple has divulged a bright new self: this multi-stemmed 12' x 12' shrub/tree has foliage that emerges bronze before turning to deep purple for the rest of the season; discovered by J. F. Schmidt. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This newer selection has leaves that emerge bronze turning to dark purple for the remainder of the growing season. Purple stems greet visitors even when there are no leaves. Tends to be multi-stemmed and forms a shrub reaching 10-12 feet.