Acer campestre 'Queen Elizabeth' - 60-80 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Field Maple 'Queen Elizabeth' (Acer campestre) is an upright, roundish 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 'Queen Elizabeth' 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 12 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive 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 Maple 'Queen Elizabeth's are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 10 - 12 cm in size. Field Maple 'Queen Elizabeth' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Field Maple 'Queen Elizabeth' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Field Maple 'Queen Elizabeth' is an upright and rounded large shrub or small tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 12 m and is approx. 5 - 8 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 45 - 55 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 'Queen Elizabeth' appear in panicles in May.

Use
Solitary, green border

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