Acer Campestre – A Hardy and Versatile Native Tree
Acer Campestre, commonly known as the Field Maple, is a resilient and adaptable deciduous tree that thrives in various landscapes. As the UK’s only native maple, it is prized for its rich seasonal colour, compact size, and wildlife-friendly qualities, making it an excellent choice for gardens, hedgerows, and urban planting.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
In spring, fresh bright green leaves emerge, creating a lush and vibrant canopy. By summer, the foliage deepens in colour, providing a dense, shady retreat. As autumn arrives, stunning golden-yellow tones transform the tree, offering a spectacular seasonal display before the leaves fall. The tree also produces clusters of small yellow-green flowers in spring, followed by distinctive winged seeds (samaras) in autumn.
Structure & Form
Acer campestre typically grows as a medium-sized tree, reaching 10–15m in height, with a rounded crown and attractive, deeply fissured bark that develops corky ridges over time. It can also be maintained as a dense, wildlife-friendly hedge, making it highly versatile in different landscapes.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Hedgerows & Screening – Ideal for mixed or standalone hedging, offering year-round structure.
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Small & Urban Gardens – Compact, easy to manage, and tolerant of pollution.
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Woodlands & Parks – A valuable addition to naturalized settings.
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Wildlife Gardens – Provides food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
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Soil: Adaptable to chalky, clay, loamy, or sandy soils; prefers well-drained conditions.
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Hardiness: Fully frost and drought-tolerant once established.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; responds well to pruning for shaping or hedging.
Why Choose Acer Campestre?
With its seasonal beauty, resilience, and wildlife appeal, Acer campestre is a fantastic native tree for both ornamental and practical use. Whether planted as a standalone feature, a hedging plant, or part of a woodland mix, it brings structure, colour, and ecological benefits to any space.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens – Pair with evergreens like Taxus baccata (English Yew) or Juniperus communis for year-round contrast and structure.
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Flowering Shrubs – Rhododendron or Spiraea provide color contrast in spring and summer while complementing the tree’s seasonal leaf changes.
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Perennials – Hosta, Astilbe, or Heuchera work well in shaded areas beneath the canopy, adding texture and interest.
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Groundcovers – Low-growing plants like Vinca minor (Periwinkle) or Pachysandra can fill in spaces beneath the tree, offering a green carpet and minimizing weeds.
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Other Deciduous Trees – Pair with smaller trees like Prunus species (Cherry trees) or Malus species (Crabapple) for a beautiful layered landscape with complementary foliage and flowers.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
