Acer campestre Field Maple

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Acer campestre, or the Field Maple, is a compact, slow-growing small tree with a dense round canopy and thick, fissured, corky bark. Small dark green leaves with rounded lobes appe ar in summer that turn a beautiful clear yellow in the autumn - providing a spectacular visual show in the garden. The delicate yellow-green flowers are produced in erect clusters as the new foliage starts to sprout. The Field Maple is popular as an ornamental and/or shade tree in parks, as well as a specimen tree in the larger garden. Soil: Neutral to alkaline soils are preferred that are well drained. Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, wind and pollution tolerant. Size: Height 25m x width 8m Show more