Trees

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire'

Pacific Fire vine maple

Pacific Fire vine maple. Photo: MeganEHansen / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Pacific Fire adds vivid orange-red twigs to the familiar vine maple form, keeping the branching conspicuous after the leaves fall. Green summer foliage turns gold and orange in autumn. This multi-stemmed selection of a Pacific Northwest native grows slowly and appreciates additional shade where summers are hot.

At a glance

Sun: Sun to partial shade
Size: Height: 8–10 ft in 10 years · Width: 10–15 ft at maturity
Water: Summer moisture
Hardiness: USDA 5–9

Sizes & prices

#5Pacific Fire Japanese MapleCall for price
#10Rare Japanese Maple Excellent pre-bonsai specimen.Call for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Small-garden specimen; ornamental winter bark
Form: Multi-stemmed, vase-shaped
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth rate: Moderate

Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Poor tolerance of hot, dry conditions; supply summer moisture.
Wet soil: Keep moist, not soggy
Deer & rabbits: Resistant; not browse-proof

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Moths
Evidence: Genus-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a Pacific Northwest native species

Seasonal interest

Fall color: Gold and orange
Bark: Orange-red twigs, conspicuous in winter
Fruit: Vine maples may produce paired red winged seeds; yield varies by cultivar and maturity.

Growing & care

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Pruning: Prune only as needed to remove dead, damaged or crossing wood; heavy cutting spoils the natural multi-stemmed form. Elective maple cuts after full leaf expansion reduce sap bleeding.

Sources & photo credits

Cloud Mountain Farm Center

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

Monrovia

MrMaple

Iowa State University Extension

Photo: MeganEHansen / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Pacific Fire vine maple. Photo: MeganEHansen / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.