VINE MAPLE SIZE FULL

It will grow in full sun, partial shade of full-shade, even below evergreen trees. This tree grows in well-drained soil, but also in wetter soils. Plant the Vine Maple in almost any kind of soil, and it will thrive. Easier to grow than Japanese maples, but just as beautiful.Grows well even in deep year-round shade.Less than 20 feet tall – ideal for a smaller garden.It full sun it will become more upright, with the strongest fall colors. It has the ability to thrive even in the deep shade of evergreen trees, developing a beautiful, open, almost pendulous habit. It grows into a small, multi-stemmed tree, 15 or perhaps 20 feet tall. In fall this tree puts on a brilliant show of orange and red foliage, lightening up the darkest corner.

It has attractive, lobed leaves like a hand, which do not dry out in summer, like the leaves of some Japanese maples often do. It is a close relative of the Japanese maple, but much easier to grow, and much more adaptable to both deep shade and drought. ‘Ivory Prince’ hellebore looks beautiful massed underneath,since the apple green in the flowers repeats the trees bark color.The Vine Maple is an intriguing small native tree that grows 15 to 20 feet tall. Water – drought tolerant after a few years in moisture retentive soilĬompanion planting – ferns, hostas and hellebores are all perfect partners. Soil – fertile, moisture retentive soil is ideal but this tough tree is pretty adaptable. Mature size – rarely exceeds 30’ usually 10-12’ tall and wide in a home garden Sometimes a more subtle beauty is needed. Not every plant in your garden has to scream “Look at me!”. The highly ornamental Japanese maples are outstanding and I have quite a few (with plans for a few more!), but there is something to be said for looking at your surroundings, seeing what does well and emulating that. I am often inspired by Nature and this little maple is a case in point. 'Little Gem' promises to be a delightful colorful dwarf cultivar As autumn progresses they make a spectacular sight dotted on the hillsides surrounded by evergreens.

The color deepens to mid-green by summer but is perhaps best known for its array of fiery fall colors which can start as early as August. In spring bright green leaves unfurl, held on red stems, each circular leaf pleated like a tiny fan. Typically vine maples are multi trunked branching from close to the base which creates an interesting silhouette, especially in winter when the smooth olive green bark is revealed. At the edge of a woodland where it receives more sun the habit will be more rounded. It can be found in quite dense shade under a canopy of towering conifers in which case its growth habit will be rather leggy like ours. In its’ natural environment the vine maple is an understory plant – either a large shrub or small tree depending upon your perspective, slowly growing to 30’ tall and 20’ wide. A scene which can be seen in many parts of the PNW in fall as vine maples take the limelight

Vine maple size