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Field Maple Hedging

Add year-round character to your garden with the Acer campestre, commonly known as the Field Maple. This native British deciduous tree is celebrated for its resilience and ornamental appeal, making it a top choice for hedges, small gardens, or as a specimen tree.

• Botanical Profile: Acer campestre is a medium-sized deciduous tree from the maple family. Its palmately lobed leaves emerge with a red tinge in spring, mature to rich green in summer, and blaze golden-yellow in autumn.
• Seasonal Interest: Enjoy subtle clusters of small yellow-green flowers in spring, followed by distinctive winged 'helicopter' seeds in autumn—adding movement and interest to your outdoor space.
• Tough & Adaptable: Exceptionally hardy (RHS H7/USDA zone 5–9), Field Maple tolerates wind, pollution, and exposed or coastal conditions. Ideal for urban gardens or rural boundaries alike.
• Growth & Size: Typically reaches 8–12m at maturity if left unpruned but can be easily maintained as a dense hedge or small tree through regular pruning.

Growing Guide

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; adapts to clay, loam, or chalk. Tolerates pH from slightly acidic to alkaline.
• Light: Grows best in full sun or partial shade.
• Watering: Water regularly after planting until established; drought tolerant once mature.
• Feeding: Mulch annually with compost; no special fertiliser required.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to Plant: Plant any time the ground isn’t frozen—autumn or early spring is ideal.
• Pruning: Prune in late summer or winter when dormant to shape hedges or control size.
• Pest & Disease: Generally pest-free and disease-resistant.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create wildlife-friendly hedges by pairing with hawthorn, hazel, or dogwood.
• Add underplanting of native wildflowers for a naturalistic look.
• Makes an excellent screen along boundaries or driveways due to dense growth habit.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best times are autumn or early spring when soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• How fast does Acer campestre grow?
  This species grows at a moderate rate—typically 30–45cm per year under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Acer campestre adapts well to most soils but prefers well-drained ground; it tolerates both slightly acidic and alkaline soils.