Acer circinatum Herbstfeuer / Autumn Flame
This is between a Acer palmatum and Acer circinatum. It has disc shaped leaves and cool purple stems.This tree has superior fall color. The name in German means autumn fire. It is very vigorous and upright with really cool larger leaves which sets it apart from most other JMs as well as wide branching for those that like a nice full colorful tree. This one has outstanding fall color and very nice all season look.
This is actually a circinatum- palmatum hybrid with stunning fall color . It becomes a fairly large tree and is a vigorous grower. Pink short stems on new growth is a great plus. leaves are very pretty and toothy .. a very cool tree.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright and open
- Leaf Size: Large
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Red
- Summer Color: Bronze
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange