Maple - Vine Three Cheers

A Compact, Hardy Vine Maple with Brilliant Fall Color and Native Resilience

Vine Maple ‘Three Cheers’ is a refined, compact selection of the Pacific Northwest native vine maple, valued for its dense growth habit, excellent branching structure, and outstanding fall color. In spring and summer, the foliage is a fresh, healthy green, providing a soft, elegant presence in the landscape. As temperatures cool, the leaves transform into vibrant shades of orange, red, and gold, creating a striking autumn display. Its manageable size and adaptability make ‘Three Cheers’ an excellent choice for residential landscapes and naturalized plantings.

Key Features:

• Outstanding Fall Color: Foliage turns brilliant shades of orange, red, and gold in autumn.

• Native Hardiness: Derived from a North American native species, offering excellent adaptability and resilience.

• Compact Growth Habit: More contained and dense than standard vine maple, ideal for smaller spaces.

• Ornamental Structure: Attractive branching adds visual interest year-round.

• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.

Mature Size:

• Height: 12–18 feet

• Spread: 12–18 feet

• Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones: 5–9

Chill Hours:

• N/A

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Prefers partial shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates and benefits from afternoon shade in hotter regions.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with good organic content.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once established, tolerates occasional dry periods.

• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and maintain shape.

• Mulching: Mulch to retain soil moisture and protect shallow roots.

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal as a specimen or accent tree in residential gardens.

• Excellent for woodland gardens and native landscape designs.

• Provides seasonal color in mixed borders and understory plantings.

• Well suited for naturalized areas and smaller landscape spaces.

The Vine Maple ‘Three Cheers’ is an excellent ornamental tree that combines native durability with refined form and vibrant seasonal color. Its compact size, low-maintenance nature, and striking fall display make it a versatile and dependable choice for a wide range of landscape applications.