SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer circinatum 'MonCir'

COMMON NAME: Plum Passion® Vine Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 10-15 feet tall x 8 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6-9

EXPOSURE: Partial shade

WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Multi-stemmed, multi-trunk, rounded, spreading habit; somewhat horizontal in shade, more upright in sun

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; plum-red in spring, turns yellow, orange, and red in fall

FLOWERS: Purple, blooms in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: western North America

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.

USES: Specimen, Fall Color