Field Maple Elegant

Acer campestre Elegant is a perfectly compact and vigorous clone of Field Maple that was introduced to the UK from the Netherlands in 1990. As with all Field Maple cultivars, this tree has small, bright-green, lobed leaves that appear in the springtime.  Following this, the Samara fruits are produced and borne on the tree in early summer.  In autumn, the foliage turns a range of colours, mainly oranges, yellows and browns, before falling.

As the name suggests, the uniqueness of Acer campestre Elegant comes from the compact and elegant ascending structure of the branches, which it retains into maturity. Like the parent species, it is extremely tough, thriving in rich, well-drained soils yet tolerating virtually any soil type, drought, compaction, and air pollution.

The Elegant Field Maple variety is the perfect choice for avenues where uniformity and great shape are essential.  It is also a good choice for rural gardens where the space demands a compact shape and the surroundings prefer a native feel.

Mature height: 7-12m

Common names

Field Maple Elegant

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Oval

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Urban

Looks good in

Autumn

Location

Garden, Avenue

Genus

Acer