vine maple

noun

: a small maple (Acer circinatum) found from British Columbia to California that has spreading twisted branches that may form dense thickets

Examples of vine maple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mostly evergreen forests mean there’s less fall foliage to admire, but huckleberry bushes, vine maple, and other shrubs still put on a show, painting alpine meadows red and orange. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

One of the region's signature sights is Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet, where golden maple leaves and fiery vine maples create a postcard-worthy scene. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The garden glowing back at us—pond, arch, vine maple, sauna tucked in the corner—was nearly unrecognizable. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026

Outside, the red cedar deck has space for gathering around the table with friends, where you’ll be surrounded by native plants including vine maples, deer ferns, and salal. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vine maple

• papal
• staple