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