field maple
Also known as: common elder; common maple; dog oak; hedge maple; maser tree; master tree
A medium-sized deciduous tree with a compact bushy crown. Leaves with 5 blunt lobes, turning yellow or red in the autumn. Flowers small, green, forming typical winged maple fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- field maple (Acer campestre)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of field maple
Distribution map
Europe, Western Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of field maple
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field maple care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in mid to late autumn or spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Suitable for chalky soils. See tree cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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