Acer circinatum 'Baby Buttons' Dwarf Japanese Maple

Acer circinatum ‘Baby Buttons’ is a rare and highly collectible dwarf Vine Maple introduced by Buchholz Nursery and prized for its compact, rounded form and beautiful seasonal color. This unique selection was discovered as a witches’ broom on Acer circinatum, the native Vine Maple of the Pacific Northwest. ‘Baby Buttons’ retains the species’ distinctive rounded leaves but develops into a much smaller and more compact plant, making it an exceptional choice for collectors and smaller landscapes. Its foliage emerges green in spring and summer before transforming into brilliant shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Reaching only about 3 feet tall and wide, ‘Baby Buttons’ forms a charming rounded mound that works beautifully as a specimen, container plant, or focal point in a woodland or Japanese-inspired garden.

• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, and naturally dwarf
• 10-Year Size: Approximately 3 ft tall and 3 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Foliage: Rounded green leaves characteristic of Acer circinatum
• Fall Color: Brilliant shades of yellow and orange
• Origin: Rare witches’ broom selection of Acer circinatum, introduced by Buchholz Nursery
• Light: Morning sun to afternoon shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Hardiness: Zones 6–8
• Best Uses: Collector gardens, woodland gardens, Japanese gardens, containers, rock gardens, and small landscapes
• Best Feature: Exceptionally compact rounded form combined with beautiful Vine Maple foliage
• Garden Interest: Provides attractive green foliage through the growing season followed by brilliant yellow and orange fall color
• Why You'll Love It: A truly special dwarf Vine Maple with Pacific Northwest heritage, ‘Baby Buttons’ offers the character of Acer circinatum in an incredibly compact form, making it an outstanding choice for collectors and gardeners with limited space.