Field Maple
Acer campestre
Acer campestre, known as the field maple, is a flowering plant species in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to much of continental Europe, Britain, southwest Asia from Turkey to the Caucasus, and north Africa in the Atlas Mountains. It has been widely planted, and is introduced outside its native range in Europe and areas of USA and Western Australia with suitable climate.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Sow seed autumn (stratify)
Native hedge and small tree; superb autumn colour and for pollinators in spring.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.