Field maple (Acer campestre)
The field maple is a smaller tree that is frequently seen around forest borders and hedgerows. It is rather unnoticeable the rest of the year, but in the autumn, its leaves become a rich, golden-yellow. In fall, it bears enormous, winged seeds that are scattered by the wind. Due to its tolerance for pollution, this tree has recently gained popularity in towns and cities.
The size of each plant is between 15 – 50cm in height from the root plug.
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Product Description
Field Maple, scientifically known as Acer campestre, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, native to the UK and much of Europe. Renowned for its compact size, dense foliage, and golden autumn colour, the Field Maple is a versatile tree that fits well in a variety of landscapes. Its attractive, lobed leaves and winged seeds, coupled with its tolerance for pruning, make it a popular choice for hedgerows, woodland edges, and urban settings.Field Maple is a hardy and low-maintenance tree, well-suited to a variety of soil types and environmental conditions. It is particularly tolerant of pruning, making it ideal for shaping as a hedge or maintaining a smaller size. To promote healthy growth, water young trees during dry periods and apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Field Maple is also resistant to pollution, making it a good choice for urban and roadside planting.
Field Maple is ideal for a wide range of applications, from traditional hedging and boundary planting to ornamental use in gardens and parks. Its dense foliage provides excellent cover and shelter for wildlife, while its small size makes it suitable for smaller gardens and urban environments. The tree is often used in mixed native hedges, where it adds seasonal interest and biodiversity. Additionally, Field Maple is a good choice for pollarded or coppiced woodlands, offering a sustainable source of timber for woodworking.Characteristics:
- Height: 8m – 15m
- Spread: 7m – 12m
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including chalky and clay soils
- Leaves: Small, lobed leaves that are bright green in spring and summer, turning vibrant yellow in autumn
- Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow flowers in spring, which are followed by characteristic winged seeds ("keys") in autumn
- Bark: Smooth, pale grey-brown bark when young, becoming more textured and ridged with age
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Our Commitment
Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.
Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change.
For more information, please visit the About Us page
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Deliveries
All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.
As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.
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Refunds
Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.
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