One of the best native trees for autumn colour, Acer campestre has dark green, lobed leaves turning buttery yellow in autumn. It is a medium sized tree with an attractively rounded in habit and you can expect an approximate height and spread of 7 x 4 metres in 20 years. Field Maples also make a good hedging plant and being resilient, will grow well in most situations.
The bark is fissured with a slightly corky texture giving an additional element of interest. Its winged helicopter like seeds are similar to most maples. Yellow-green upright clusters of flowers emerge in spring.
Acer campestre has the RHS Award of Garden merit and is the variety that was used in Westminster Abbey for William and Kate's wedding as it is said to symbolise 'reserve and humility'!!
AKA Common Maple, Hedge Maple
Brand:Ornamental TreesCategory:AcerSKU:AC.SS.10.1Tags:Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit, garden trees nav, Leaves: Autumn Colour, Position: Exposed Inland, Special Features: Native / Naturalised, Special Features: Popular with WildlifeChoose your size:Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot, Standard tree, 8-10cm girth, 2.5-3.0m, 28L pot, Premium standard tree, 10-12cm girth, 3.0-3.5m, 45L pot, Heavy standard tree, 12-14cm girth, 3.0-4.0m, 45L pot, Extra heavy standard tree, 14-16cm girth, 4.0-5.0m, 55L pot, Extra heavy standard tree, 16-18cm girth, 4.0-5.0m, 45L pot