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Acer circinatum Little Gem

Little Gem Vine Maple

  • »  Dense rounded habit; wider than tall
  • »  White flowers in spring before the leaves
  • »  Red two-winged samaras turn brown before dropping in the summer
  • »  Nearly round leaves emerge yellowish with a tinge of red, turning green by summer
  • »  Leaves turn red or yellow in late summer to early fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:200-225 cm
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
• Multi-coloured
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Acer circinatum 'Little Gem'

Acer circinatum "Little Gem' is a descendant of a witch's broom discovered on an Acer circinatum in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B. C.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer circinatum 'Little Gem'

Little Gem Maple grows well in semi-shaded areas where the soil is moist and rich.