Acer campestre - 1/0 15-30 CM

Description
The Field Maple (Acer campestre) is an upright, broad large shrub or small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in panicles. They appear in May. These produce brown winged fruits from August. The Field Maple also has dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic, flood-tolerant, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Field Maples are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Field Maple is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Field Maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Field Maple is an upright and broad-growing large shrub or small tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 15 m and is approx. 5 - 10 m wide. It usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Field Maple appear in panicles in May.

Use
Solitary, privacy screen, hedge (pruning)

Root
Acer campestre is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.