Field Maple
Acer campestre
Also known as Hedge Maple
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A small to medium deciduous tree with rounded form, producing small greenish-yellow flowers in spring and attractive lobed leaves that turn yellow-red in fall. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates urban conditions and poor soils well.
Why grow it
Field maple is notably smaller and more compact than Norway or sugar maples, making it suitable for tighter spaces and smaller properties while still providing seasonal color. It outperforms many ornamental maples in drought tolerance and adaptability to compacted urban soils, which standard landscape maples often struggle with. The species also establishes more quickly than larger native maples and requires less pruning to maintain shape.
Watch out for
Young trees benefit from consistent watering during their first two growing seasons to develop a strong root system, particularly in drier climates. In areas with hot, dry summers, afternoon shade can reduce heat stress on foliage and improve overall vigor. Spider mites may become problematic in particularly hot or dusty locations, requiring monitoring during peak stress periods.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Sapindaceae
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia, North Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A small to medium deciduous tree with rounded form, producing small greenish-yellow flowers in spring and attractive lobed leaves that turn yellow-red in fall. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates urban conditions and poor soils well.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Field Maple grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Field maple is notably smaller and more compact than Norway or sugar maples, making it suitable for tighter spaces and smaller properties while still providing seasonal color. It outperforms many ornamental maples in drought tolerance and adaptability to compacted urban soils, which standard landscape maples often struggle with. The species also establishes more quickly than larger native maples and requires less pruning to maintain shape.
Watch out for
Young trees benefit from consistent watering during their first two growing seasons to develop a strong root system, particularly in drier climates. In areas with hot, dry summers, afternoon shade can reduce heat stress on foliage and improve overall vigor. Spider mites may become problematic in particularly hot or dusty locations, requiring monitoring during peak stress periods.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Sapindaceae
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia, North Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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