{"title":"Maple Trees","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-50:310;3603-3929\"\u003eMaple trees are hardy, adaptable broadleaf species prized for their bold seasonal colour and reliable performance across a wide range of soils and conditions. From compact hedgerow species to large canopy trees, maple trees bring structure and vibrant autumn interest to gardens, streets, and open landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"field-maple-acer-campestre","title":"Field Maple Tree (Acer Campestre)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Field Maple tree (Acer Campestre) is a compact, hardy native broadleaf tree and one of the most versatile maple trees for UK gardens and landscapes. Small to medium in size, Field Maple trees grow to between 8 and 15 metres and are well suited to hedgerows, woodland edges, and smaller garden and urban settings. Attractive five-lobed leaves emerge bright green in spring before turning a vivid golden yellow in autumn, and small greenish-yellow flowers are followed by characteristic winged seeds, known as keys, in autumn. Tolerant of chalk, clay, pollution, and a wide range of soil types, Field Maple trees grow well in full sun or partial shade and require little maintenance once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTolerant of regular pruning and well suited to hedging, Field Maple trees also respond well to coppicing and pollarding, making them a practical and flexible choice for mixed native hedgerows and woodland schemes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense foliage provides excellent cover and foraging habitat for wildlife throughout the growing season, and the spring flowers are a valuable early pollen source for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8m – 15m\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 7m – 12m\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including chalky and clay soils\u003cbr\u003eLeaves: Small, lobed leaves that are bright green in spring and summer, turning vibrant yellow in autumn\u003cbr\u003eFlowers: Small, greenish-yellow flowers in spring, which are followed by characteristic winged seeds (\"keys\") in autumn\u003cbr\u003eBark: Smooth, pale grey-brown bark when young, becoming more textured and ridged with age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alba Trees","offers":[{"title":"15","offer_id":52270658650448,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":52270658683216,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"105","offer_id":52270658715984,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"510","offer_id":52270658748752,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pk of 4","offer_id":52270658781520,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9576\/1232\/files\/alba-trees-field-maple-acer-campestre-1654599448acca.jpg?v=1764850206"},{"product_id":"sycamore-acer-pseudoplatanus","title":"Sycamore Tree (Acer Pseudoplatanus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Sycamore tree (Acer Pseudoplatanus) is a large, fast-growing deciduous broadleaf tree widely planted across the UK for its broad canopy and adaptability to a wide range of environments. Growing to between 20 and 35 metres with a spread of 15 to 25 metres, Sycamore trees develop large lobed dark green leaves that turn golden-yellow in autumn and produce distinctive winged seeds in late summer. Tolerant of a wide range of soils including clay and chalk, highly resistant to pollution, and capable of thriving in exposed conditions and full sun to partial shade, the Sycamore tree is one of the most resilient large trees available for UK planting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent for shade, windbreaks, and reforestation projects, Sycamore trees establish quickly and produce strong, durable timber valued for furniture, flooring, and musical instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring flowers provide nectar for bees, the late summer seeds attract birds and small mammals, and the broad canopy provides nesting and roosting habitat throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20m – 35m\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 15m – 25m\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and chalk\u003cbr\u003eLeaves: Large, lobed leaves that are dark green above and paler underneath, turning golden-yellow in autumn\u003cbr\u003eFlowers: Greenish-yellow flowers in spring, followed by winged seeds (\"helicopters\") in late summer\u003cbr\u003eBark: Smooth grey bark when young, becoming rough and fissured with age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alba Trees","offers":[{"title":"15","offer_id":52270672085328,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":52270672118096,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"105","offer_id":52270672150864,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"510","offer_id":52270672183632,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pk of 4","offer_id":52270672216400,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9576\/1232\/files\/alba-trees-sycamore-acer-pseudoplatanus-1654599533acps.jpg?v=1764853437"},{"product_id":"norway-maple-acer-platanoides","title":"Norway Maple Tree (Acer Platanoides)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Norway Maple tree (Acer Platanoides) is a fast-growing deciduous broadleaf tree, widely planted in the UK for its broad canopy, bold seasonal colour, and adaptability to challenging conditions. Large, five-lobed leaves emerge alongside clusters of yellow-green flowers in spring, often before the leaves fully open, and turn a striking golden-yellow in autumn before falling. Tolerant of pollution, shade, and a wide range of soils including chalk and clay, Norway Maple trees are a practical choice for urban streets, parks, open landscapes, and sites where a fast-growing windbreak or shelterbelt is required. Mature trees can reach between 20m and 30m in height with a spread of 15m to 20m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rapid growth rate and sturdy structure, Norway Maple trees are an effective choice for open rural landscapes, providing reliable windbreak and shelterbelt screening for farms, estates, and exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wildlife and pollinator planting, Norway Maple trees provide an early source of nectar and pollen for bees in spring, while the winged samaras offer food for birds and small mammals through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20m – 30m\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 15m – 20m\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Thrives in well-drained soil; adapts to a variety of soil types, including chalky and clay soils\u003cbr\u003eLeaves: Large, five-lobed leaves that shift from lush green to radiant golden-yellow in the autumn months\u003cbr\u003eFlowers: Clusters of yellow-green flowers bloom in spring, often before the leaves fully emerge\u003cbr\u003eSeeds: Produces distinctive winged seeds (\"samaras\") in late summer, which are easily dispersed by the wind\u003cbr\u003eBark: Smooth grey-brown bark when young, gradually becoming more textured and furrowed with age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alba Trees","offers":[{"title":"15","offer_id":52270672281936,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":52270672314704,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"105","offer_id":52270672347472,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"510","offer_id":52270672380240,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pk of 4","offer_id":52270672413008,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9576\/1232\/files\/alba-trees-norway-maple-acer-platanoides-1654599466acpl.jpg?v=1764853461"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9576\/1232\/collections\/Maple_Trees_Sub_Category_Featured_Image.jpg?v=1784882768","url":"https:\/\/www.albatrees.co.uk\/collections\/maple-trees.oembed","provider":"Alba Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}