WHAT: Acer circinatum’s habit of producing sprawling branches when growing in the forest under the Northwest’s often-huge native conifers has earned it the common name of vine maple. WHY PLANT IT: ...

What: A unique selection of our native vine maple, Acer circinatum “Monroe” has attractive, deeply divided leaves. It is well-adapted to woodland situations but will tolerate a variety of conditions.

Fall is a gamble in this corner of the Pacific Northwest. You can find yourself as a punching bag for Pacific storms, one after another battering your ambitions with rain and wind, high water and ...

THERE ARE MANY reasons you might want to add a small tree to your landscape. Perhaps you want structure or shade in your parking strip. Common sense and municipal code will dictate that these plants ...

Q: I wanted to share a picture with you of my clematis climbing my 6-foot arbor. The plant is around 10 years old. I cut it back in the fall to a height of about 6 inches and cover the base with dried ...

CORVALLIS – When trees get dressed with the colors of fall, it’s time to go shopping. “If you’re specifically interested in fall color, it will soon be the time to start looking,” said Neil Bell, a ...

We conducted a pilot study assessing the role that Orange-crowned Warblers (Oreothlypis celata) may play in the pollination of Vine Maple (Acer circinatum). We observed an Orange-crowned Warbler ...