Quick answer: Vine maple (Acer circinatum) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | 10-20 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, seeds for birds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Vine maple
Where is Vine maple native?
Vine maple (Acer circinatum) is native to California, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Vine maple bloom?
Vine maple blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Vine maple need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Moist, well-drained. Mature height: 10-20 ft.
Is Vine maple good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, seeds for birds.
Is Vine maple deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Vine maple is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Vine maple?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Acer circinatum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Vine maple.
- Crevice alumroot Heuchera micrantha
- Henderson's shooting star Dodecatheon hendersonii
- Bigleaf maple Acer macrophyllum
- Farewell-to-spring Clarkia amoena
- Red-flowering currant Ribes sanguineum
- Douglas iris Iris douglasiana
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