The UK Field Maple – Acer Campestre

Introducing the Field Maple Tree:

Introducing the UK Field Maple Tree (acer campestre) – the only native maple tree in the UK! This hardy and fast-growing tree has a growth rate of up to 60cm each year, making it perfect for hedges or for planting alone. With its ultra-durable, rot-resistant wood and its ability to resist air pollution, the Field Maple Tree is sure to last for years to come – up to a whopping 350 years, in fact!

Not only is the Field Maple Tree beautiful to look at, with its pigmentation and remarkable patterns, but it also brings an abundance of wildlife to your garden. And, of course, another added bonus is you can even make your own maple syrup from its sweet, succulent sap!

If you’re looking for an eye-catching and elegant addition to your garden or landscape, look no further than the UK’s Field Maple Tree. With its fast growth rate, long lifespan and an array of wildlife, this remarkable tree is sure to make an impact!

Visual Characteristics:

The UK Field Maple tree is an elegant addition to any landscape and will be sure to grace your garden with beauty for years to come. It is known for its vivid colours and remarkable patterns all year through, ensuring this tree will stand out against others and will be the envy of your garden.

In the Spring, a mix of red and green buds are imbued in the foliage, which produce the winged fruits that insects pollinate. The Summer brings five-lobed leaves of green; the leaves turn in the Autumn to a golden yellow hue which is soon replaced by a startling and eye-catching fiery red. The wood of this tree has the highest-density of any European maple and therefore has many uses. Bring the beauty of this UK Field Maple into your garden today!

How the tree comes:

We only work with the highest quality. This means that our UK Field Maple trees are delivered in Premium containers ensuring the perfect environment for these trees to flourish, either in their current setting or when transplanted into your chosen soil. All containers are breathable, permeable and porous to reduce root rot. With plenty of space to house the root network, our containers are filled with an excellent compost, well-balanced ground mix and well-hydrated soil, so the tree can thrive in an environment that is most similar to its natural habitat, even before it reaches your home.

For those looking for an even more convenient option, our UK Field Maple Trees are also available in bareroot form (during the dormant season).

Whether you’re looking for a small tree for your garden or those that are larger, choose from either 8 litre or 12 litre pots to cater for your requirements. We’ll endeavour to provide the choice that best suits you.

Added Benefits:

The UK’s only native Field Maple Tree is perfect for those looking make a difference in their garden, as well as individuals/businesses looking to help offset carbon emissions from the atmosphere. With its bark and broadleaf foliage, high density wood, fast growth rate and unique characteristics, the Field Maple Tree is the ideal choice for anyone wishing to help create a habitat that supports biodiversity. Not only that, but owners can even tap into their personal, home-grown maple syrup (after a number of years); another added benefit of owning your very own maple. The Field Maple truly is a perfect species for those who have other time commitments and want to enjoy the beauty of nature without it becoming too labour-intensive. This tree will make a difference in your outdoor space.

Make a lasting investment and enjoy all the unique features that the UK Field Maple Tree has to offer all year round. Buy now and start tapping into the amazing benefits of this hardy, carbon-friendly tree!