Acer campestre – Hedging (Field Maple)
£72.50
Acer campestre at Architectural Plants, our native UK field maple, is a resilient and adaptable tree with light green lobed leaves that turn a brilliant clear yellow in autumn. Medium-sized, round-headed, and wildlife-friendly, it thrives in most soils and conditions, bringing understated beauty to gardens and landscapes alike.
Hardiness level Green
Our very own UK Acer found growing wild in fields and hedgerows. With a light green lobed leaf, it may only be part of the supporting cast in summer, but it is suddenly visible in the autumn with its clear yellow colours, particularly where, if given space, it has developed into a pretty, medium-sized, round headed tree. It is widespread over the UK, Europe and northern Africa, which means that it easily adapts to most soils and conditions and even air pollution. It will thrive in your garden as much as in a field and the wildlife will love you for it.
Best grown with their feet in the shade and head in the sun in well drained, moist, neutral to acid soil, protected from cold and drying winds. Prune lightly for health but never when the sap is rising in the spring. 'By cuttings/grafted'.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Photos represent the plants at their different stages. Your plant may arrive with new/loose roots, having been recently pruned or cut to enhance it's growth.
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FAQs
HOW FAST DOES ACER CAMPESTRE GROW?
Roughly 30cm annually, depending on conditions.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF ACER CAMPESTRE?
Water until established, prune as required.
HOW TALL DOES ACER CAMPESTRE GROW?
If unpruned it could reach 10m.
DOES ACER CAMPESTRE PREFER SUN OR SHADE?
Sun to light shade.
IS ACER CAMPESTRE AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLANT?
Outdoor.
IS ACER CAMPESTRE SUITABLE FOR HEDGING?
Yes.
CAN ACER CAMPESTRE BE GROWN IN POTS OR CONTAINERS?
Yes, in a large container and with good husbandry.
