Field Maple

(Acer campestre)

Field Maple (Acer campestre)

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Summary

Acer campestre, commonly known as Field Maple, is a deciduous tree or large shrub native to a variety of habitats including deciduous forests, forest edges, and grasslands across Europe, extending to Iran and West Asia, and also found in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. It typically grows to a height of 15-25 meters with a spread of 15-25 meters, featuring a dense, rounded crown. The Field Maple’s leaves turn a clear yellow in the autumn, providing seasonal interest. Its small yellow-green flowers are not particularly showy but are attractive to bees. The bark is smooth and gray on young trees, becoming furrowed with age.

Field Maple is valued for its hardy nature and adaptability to urban environments, making it suitable for street planting and as a shade tree in parks and gardens. It is also used for hedging due to its dense foliage and ability to withstand pruning. The wood of Acer campestre is utilized for various woodcrafts, including furniture and musical instruments, despite its limited size and slow growth rate. For optimal growth, it requires well-drained soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. While generally low-maintenance, it can suffer from common maple diseases such as Verticillium wilt. Gardeners should be cautious about its potential invasiveness outside its native range, as it can spread aggressively in some regions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
  • Height: 30-80 feet
  • Width: 25-35 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate, Slow
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Deciduous forests, forest edges, and grasslands across Europe, extending to Iran and West Asia, and also found in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa

Other Names

Common Names: Hedge Maple, Navr, Maßholder, Feldahorn, Feld-Ahorn, Érable Champêtre, Spaanse Aak, Naverlönn, Klen Polevoj

Scientific Names: , Acer campestre, Acer campestre var. campestre, Acer campestre var. suberosum, Acer campestre f. pulverulentum, Acer campestre var. leiophyllum, Acer campestre var. hebecarpum, Acer campestre f. schwerinii, Acer campestre var. acutilobum, Acer campestre var. leiocarpon

GBIF Accepted Name: Acer campestre L.