Species: Acer campestre

(ay'ser kam-pess'tree)

Hedge Maple

Found on Course Walks

Maples, Beeches and Others

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Carnival', 'Elegant', 'Elsrijk', 'Evenley Red', 'Field Maple', 'Jade Patina', 'Louisa Red Shine', 'Metro Gold', 'Nanum', 'Postelense', 'Pulverentum', 'Queen Elizabeth', 'Royal Ruby', 'Schichtel's Upright', 'Schwerinii', 'St. Gregory', 'William Caldwell'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 25' - 35'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: Known to naturalize or become invasive in some areas

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Relatively pest free

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

Native to Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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