Acer circinatum ‘Pacific Fire’ – Red Bark Vine Maple | Rare Japanese Maple Relative | #3 Container | 40–50" Tall

Bring vibrant four-season beauty to your landscape with this live Acer circinatum ‘Pacific Fire’, a striking vine maple prized for its brilliant red bark, elegant branching, and glowing seasonal foliage. This ornamental maple relative features fresh light green leaves throughout spring and summer that transition into vivid golden-yellow tones in autumn, creating a warm and eye-catching fall display. During winter, the bright coral-red bark becomes the true centerpiece, adding exceptional color and structure to the garden even after the leaves have fallen. Compact and graceful, ‘Pacific Fire’ develops into a beautiful small tree reaching approximately 10 feet tall, making it ideal for woodland gardens, accent plantings, Japanese-inspired landscapes, hedges, and ornamental borders. Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow, this rare vine maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil and offers outstanding multi-season interest in Zones 5–9. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer circinatum ‘Pacific Fire’
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Approximate height: 40–50 inches
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental vine maple
✔️ Ships wrapped for moisture retention
✔️ Does not ship with container
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Pacific Fire Vine Maple
Botanical Name: Acer circinatum ‘Pacific Fire’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture
Mature Height: Approximately 10 feet
Growth Habit: Upright branching ornamental tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -5°F
Spring & Summer Foliage: Light green leaves
Fall Color: Bright yellow
Winter Interest: Brilliant red bark
Special Features: Exceptional bark color and four-season interest
Container Friendly: Yes, while young and suitable for decorative containers

🌿 Perfect Landscape Uses
✔ Accent and specimen tree
✔ Woodland and Japanese-inspired gardens
✔ Hedges and mixed borders
✔ Four-season interest plantings
✔ Collector maple gardens

💡 Care Tip: Plant in consistently moist, well-drained soil and mulch around the root zone to help maintain cool roots and vibrant bark color. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in hotter climates.