Monroe Vine Maple
Acer circinatum 'Monroe'
SKU
03034
A vigorous but slightly smaller variety of the native species with an open and airy branching structure. Large, lace-like deep green leaves are often tinged bronze. Bold yellow fall color. A stunning specimen for a woodland garden, in dappled to deep shade. Deciduous.
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Partial shade
Once established, requires only occasional watering.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser sir-sin-AY-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 6-10 ft. tall and slightly wider in 10 years; to 15 ft. with age. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Design Ideas | This stellar selection of native vine maple is ideally situated where dappled sunlight can stream through its graceful branching structure. Elegant entry-way accent,especially with up-lighting, so that the bright green lacy leaves can create a pattern against the architecture. Pair with an understory of large-leafed shade loving perennials or dwarf shrubs. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, requires only occasional watering. |
Adaptable to most soil types. Water regularly and deeply during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, give an occasional deep soaking during dry weather. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Mulch to protect shallow roots. Prune only as needed to remove dead wood.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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