Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
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Types
Acer circinatum
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Plum
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Pflaume
In French
Maple Vine
prune
In Spanish
arce vid
ciruela
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
ameixa
In Polish
Vine Maple
Śliwka
In Latin
vitis Maple
Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Plum
Season and care of Vine Maple and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Vine Maple and Plum Physical Information
Vine Maple and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Plum are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Vine Maple and Plum
Care of Vine Maple and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.