Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' - 60-80 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Field Maple 'William Caldwell' 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 approx. 7 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Field Maple 'William Caldwell's are dark green. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Field Maple 'William Caldwell' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Field Maple 'William Caldwell' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Field Maple 'William Caldwell' is a columnar and slender growing large shrub or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 7 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 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.

Use
Solitary, green border

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