Field Maple, Common Maple

Here at Barcham, we grow Acer campestre, or Field Maple, as both a single-stem and multi-stemmed tree. Interestingly, in the Middle Ages, it was used for making musical instruments. It has gnarly bark that develops as it matures, and in the autumn, the leaves turn yellow, red, and golden brown.

Acer campestre tolerates most soil types, although it does best in rich, well-drained soils. Like many native trees, it is a tough contender and will tolerate drought, air pollution, and soil compaction.

The Field Maple, Acer campestre, is widely used throughout the UK as a hedgerow plant, and our multi-stemmed specimen is an excellent native choice for screening from ground level.

This tree is extremely versatile. It makes a nice rounded tree for parklands and can also be a welcome addition to suburban gardens, as it can be pruned during the winter.

Mature height: 7-12m

Common names

Field Maple, Common Maple

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Multi-stemmed

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees, Native

Looks good in

Autumn

Privacy

Screening from ground level

Location

Garden, Parkland

Genus

Acer