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Acer campestre

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 7.5 - 22 m (25 - 70 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 11 m (25 - 35 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Acer campestre (field maple) bears medium yellow blossoms during early spring. This tree is rounded in form and has deep olive green foliage that is showy, glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Acer campestre (field maple) is showy and multi-coloured. The bark is fissured in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Hedge, shade, specimen, street planting and screening.
Special Characteristics Acer campestre tolerates compacted soil and pollution. In the fall, Acer campestre offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.