SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer circinatum 'Baby Buttons'
COMMON NAME: Baby Buttons Dwarf Vine Maple
GARDEN SIZE: 3 feet tall canopy atop 18-24" trunk x 3 feet wide at maturity
GROWTH RATE: Slow to Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-8
EXPOSURE: Full sun to part shade; in hot climates, morning sun with dappled or afternoon shade, all day filtered sun
WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.
HABIT (FORM): Upright, Rounded
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Golden-Green with Pink shades in spring, Green in summer, Brilliant Yellow and Orange in fall
FLOWERS: Not specified
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
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