Acer circinatum – Acer circinatum

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Acer circinatum – Acer circinatum

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Usually a very large shrub, Acer circinatum later grows into a small tree with a spherical, later slightly flattened crown. The tree does not grow very fast, so it takes many years to reach its final height. The dull green leaves are regularly lobed, with the 7 to 9 (sometimes 11) lobes incised to about a quarter to a third of the leaf blade. In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant orange to dark red. The striking fruits are typical of Acer. The two wings of the seeds are always in line. They are green, but often red. A. circinatum is naturally a tree found in the undergrowth of Douglas-fir and Sitka spruce forests. Therefore, plant this species preferably in a slightly shaded location. Likes well-drained, deep-rooting nutritious soil, preferably humous sandy soils, loamy soils or light peaty soils. Especially on sandy soils, autumn colours will be most beautiful. Applicable as a solitary tree or in small groups in parks, gardens and wide green spaces.
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Specifications
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Height
8 - 10 m
Width
8-10m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark reddish brown, bark grey, smooth trunk, branches green
Leaf
palmately lobed with 7 - 9 (11) lobes, up to about 9 cm long and 11 cm wide, matte green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
white with purple-red calyxes, about 1 cm in size, mid-April
Fruits
single-seed, winged nutlets ,always paired
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, well-drained
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Western North America
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green violet white average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Acer circinatum

Acer circinatum can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer circinatum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer circinatum turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer circinatum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer circinatum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer circinatum blooms in april.
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