Field Maple Hedging | Acer campestre
The only UK native maple
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Field Maple Hedging
Acer campestre
- A distinctive deciduous hedge with five-lobed leaves
- Red-green leaves in spring and summer, maturing to a golden yellow in autumn. In spring small greenish-yellow flowers appear to attract the bees, followed by winged 'helicopter' fruits in autumn
- A great choice for a wildlife friendly hedge when planted as a single species or mixed with other native hedging
- A fully hardy, fast growing shrub which will reach a height of up to 8m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- RHS Plants for Pollinators - this plant has high value to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Field Maple Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Acer campestre can grow to a height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 12 metres if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Field Maple Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Field Maple Hedging prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Field Maple Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during dry spells.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Field Maple Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Field Maple is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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