Acer circinatum
 
“Vine” Maple, although not really a vine, has very slender, often sprawling, branches. These branches often root to produce new trees, creating dense thickets underneath the shade of taller conifers.  It is a small, usually multi-stemmed tree or shrub. 
 
Size: 15-20' F
Sun: prefers partial shade; sun if adequate water
Soil Conditions: average
 
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Habitat Notes: Although in nature, Vine Maple is often found in moist to wet places in the shade of other trees, it will also thrive in sunny openings with adequate moisture.