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Pacific Fire Vine Maple

Acer circinatum ‘Pacific Fire’

$995.00 USD
Sale price  $995.00 USD Regular price 

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A Northwest native with glowing red new growth and a fiery fall finish, bringing woodland magic to gardens big and small

FEATURES: 

  • Brilliant red new growth that stands out in spring
  • Beautiful fall color in shades of orange, red, and gold
  • Graceful multi-stem form with a light, airy canopy
  • Excellent small tree for understory and woodland gardens
  • Tolerates part shade and dappled light with ease
  • Native plant that supports pollinators and wildlife
  • Hand selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip: 

Pacific Fire Vine Maple shines in dappled light and part sun, especially where it gets gentle morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon heat. Plant in well-drained soil with consistent moisture, and add mulch to keep the root zone cool. Minimal pruning is needed, but you can lightly thin interior branches in late winter to highlight its graceful, multi-stem shape. Pair it with deep green evergreens, dark-leaved shrubs, or simple groundcovers to make the red new growth and fall color feel even brighter. Think of it as a living lantern for the garden.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-9
Mature Height 12-20' tall
Mature Width 10-15' tall
Exposure Full Sun/Part Shade
Spacing 10-15' apart

Why Plant Pacific Fire Vine Maple?

Pacific Fire Vine Maple is a true garden gem, loved for its soft form and standout color. In spring, fresh leaves emerge in vivid red tones that look like they’ve been lit from within. As the season moves along, the foliage matures to a rich green, creating a calm, layered canopy with delicate texture. Then fall arrives and the tree lives up to its name, turning into a glowing mix of orange, gold, and red. This is the kind of tree that makes a landscape feel established and natural, like it has always belonged there. It brings seasonal drama without feeling flashy, and its smaller scale makes it easy to fit into everyday gardens.

How to use Pacific Fire Vine Maple in the landscape?

Plant Pacific Fire Vine Maple as a woodland accent in part shade, along the edge of taller trees, or in a mixed shrub border where its form can be appreciated up close. It is ideal for courtyards, garden rooms, and naturalistic plantings where you want soft structure and seasonal color. Use it as a small specimen near patios or paths, or group multiple vine maples to create a layered understory effect. Its airy canopy plays beautifully with ferns, hostas, and shade-loving perennials, and it brings a warm glow to landscapes that need a touch of light.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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