ACER CAMPESTRE (FIELD MAPLE)

Acer campestre or “Field Maple” can grow in full sun or partial shade so its often found at the edge of woodland and in hedgerows. It rarely grows more than 15m tall and prefers moist, fertile soil. Young leaves are reddish-purple, turning dark green when mature, with clusters of yellow-green flowers in spring. Its winged seeds are similar to most sycamores.   Habit Small to medium sized tree with ovate crown becoming round with age. Size 5-15m High x 5-10m Wide Bark Brown branches, often distinctivley textured in a rectangular pattern in young plants. Foliage Deciduous. Autumn colour bright yellow to orange, sometimes tints of red. Flowers Yellow-Green in May Site Full sun, partial shade Soils Undemanding. Dry to moist but well drained. Acid or Alkaline. Chalk, Clay or Sand