Acer campestre
Field maple.

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Common name

Field maple.

Group

Trees

Family

Myrtaceae

Description

Field maple. A British native; medium sized tree with green leaves that turns yellow in autumn. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 8m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
15m
Ultimate spread
8m

Colour

Flowers
Red; White in June; July
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Purple in September

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Light
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Hedging
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Mid spring Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Whiteflies; Red spider mite; Scale; Mealy bugs

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type	Form	Size	Spread	Normal price	Web price	Stock
Regular	CG	8-10 S	---	~~£77.25~~	£	6
Regular	5 litre	60-80 cm	---	~~£12.35~~	£	139
Regular	2 litre	60-80 cm	---	~~£3.99~~	£	1399

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