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Acer campestre - Hedge Maple - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

More About Acer campestre

  • Densely branched, broad, oval habit
  • Dark green leaves in the summer, turning yellow in the fall
  • Inconspicuous flowers are green
  • Excellent street tree under utility lines with its small mature height
  • Bloom Time: Spring

Zone:

5

Height:

8-10 m

Spread:

8-10 m

Colour:

Green
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Hedge Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips

Adapts well to any soil type, high or low pH, compacted soil, and dry conditions, in full sun or partial shade. It tolerates air pollution, making it well-suited for city plantings. Prune heavily if required. No serious disease or insect problems. 


Acer campestre Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant

Soil Moisture

Average to Dry Soils

Growth Rate

Slow

Attributes

Deciduous
Fall Color

Flowering Time

Spring

Habit

Compact
Rounded

Foliage Color

Green (dark)

Landscape uses

Specimen
Roadside planting
Hedge

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