Acer circinatum

Acer circinatum, commonly known as Vine Maple, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acer circinatum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer circinatum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acer circinatum was described in 1814 by Frederick Traugott Pursh. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Vine Maple is a species in the genus Acer (maple) which contains 111 species and belongs to the family of the Aceraceae (Maple Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 6 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape. They grow at a moderate rate and have a long lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer circinatum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are mid green and palmately lobed with serrate margins. The foliage colour in autumn is brilliant orange bis brilliant red.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and green. The plants bloom from March to May. The flowers are arranged in umbels.

The brown fruits are schizocarps. They develop in summer.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Acer circinatum is native to Alaska, Washington, Oregon and north California.

[edit] Cultivation

The Vine Maple prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist. The plants are only slightly drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and do not tolerate limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acer circinatum

[edit] History

[edit] Acer circinatum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acer circinatumfr:Acer circinatum