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Field Maple

The Field Maple is often overshadowed by more exotic Acers, but makes a fine large specimen tree. It can also be used to form tall hedges.

Like many other maple species the autumn leaf colours are a particular feature.

Field Maple maple trees for sale

  • 11-year bare-root tree £25.95
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
  • 22-year pot-grown tree £54.95
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Pre-ordering
You can pre-order now for delivery from early September 2021 for pot grown trees (or early December for bare-root). You do not need to pay at this stage - just add items to the basket and checkout as usual.

How to grow

Field Maples are very easy to grow, they will thrive in most soil situations and can tolerate some waterlogging over the winter.

They can be pruned back at any time of the year.

History

Acer campestre is native to the UK and Europe.

Field Maple characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightTolerates shadePrefers full sun
  • PruningPrune hard
  • Site conditionsOccasional flooding
  • Leaf colourBronzeGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
  • Annual cycleDeciduous