Field Maple

Acer campestre
The Field maple is a strong medium sized British native tree, with a compact crown.

Soils

Field maple are generally undemanding and will grow in most soil types. Just avoid clay and wet ground.

Location

Field maple takes well to sun and shade positioning. However, long periods of heavy shade are best avoided.

Annual Growth Rate

Field maple will put on 25-40cm growth per annum, more in favourable conditions.

pH TOLERANCE

Field maple have a preference for alkaline, chalky substrates but will grow in slightly acidic through to alkaline pH soils.

Root Structure

Field maple root system is slow-growing and clump forming. The roots are not sensitive.

Potential

Field maple root system is slow-growing and clump forming. The roots are not sensitive.

Annual Pruning

Field maple take very well to being pruned and are often used to create hedges or topiary specimens. Avoid cutting in the spring.

Characteristics

The field maple is a attractive tree that can be easily grown and maintained in most situations.

The Field maple produces an oval crown shape as it ages. In maturity it can achieve up to 15m tall with a spread of 8-12metres wide.

The foliage has a reddish appearance when the leaves unfurl but quickly turn dark green. They are typical acer leaf in shape, usually five-lobed. The autumn colour during October is truly spectacular, bright yellow to orange.

The fruits are paired, single-seed winged nutlets, ripening from August to September.

The Field maple has good shade tolerance and takes very well to cutting. Topiary specimens and hedges are easily achievable by the skilled gardener.

Price & Availability

Season

Spring - Summer

Mature Tree

Pricing

60-65cm girth 6.5m tall –

70-75cm girth 7m tall –

80-85cm girth 8m tall –

90-100cm girth 10m tall –

100+cm girth –

Semi-Mature Tree

Pricing

18-20cm girth 4m tall –

25-30cm girth 4.5m tall –

35-40cm girth 5m tall –

45-50cm girth 5m tall –

55-60cm girth 5.5m tall –

Young Tree

Pricing

10-12cm girth 2m tall –

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall –

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall –

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