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Acer campestre
Field maple. 

Acer campestre
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
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 10 litre 150-175 cm --- £17.15 £ 36
Regular 5 litre 80-100 cm --- £10.94 £ 100
Regular 5 litre 60-80 cm --- £10.94 £ 40
Regular 2 litre 60-80 cm --- £4.11 £ 810