vine maple

American  

noun

1. a maple, Acer circinatum, of the western coast of North America, often having vinelike or prostrate stems that form dense thickets.

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Etymology

Origin of vine maple

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

The all-terrain vehicle puttered down a winding dirt road shaded by mature Douglas fir and cedar, with sword ferns and vine maple brushing the sides of the cart along the way.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

While this recipe is designed for summer, its charms extend beyond the growing season, when vine maple foliage takes on shades of gold, orange and red.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Steffen also praises Acer circinatum ‘Burgundy Jewel’, a purple-leaf selection of our native vine maple.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2022

And most want sun, although vine maple, katsura, paperbark maple and ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ dogwood don’t mind some shade.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021

They filled a grain sack with coins and bills, leased seven acres of stumps and vine maple, purchased a ploiv horse, and started clearing.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson