PACIFIC FIRE MAPLE
Acer circinatum 'PACIFIC FIRE'
Close relative to the Japanese maple, this Oregon native offers red winter stems, small size, and excellent cold-hardiness.
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Mature Size: 15’ Tall x 10’ Wide
Annual Growth: 6-12”
Specific Maintenance: N/A
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), Annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow-release), Protect from deer.
(Photos Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.)
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Benefits:
Thrives in full sun and exposed sites, seldom any winter damage in our area, even following our 2023 cold snap of -24°F. Red to yellow fall color (usually a mixture of color), good growth rate, great cold-hardiness, no disease or pest issues.
Drawbacks:
N/A
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