Field Maple

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Field maples are ideal for natural looking hedges. With its large leaves that are instantly recogniseable, this tough plant will soon form a screen or windbreak to shelter and protect your garden. Because of the cover it provides, Field maples are also appreciated by nesting birds in the spring. By autumn the foliage starts to turn beautiful shades of golden yellow and fiery red and winged seeds also form. This variety takes well to clipping and can be kept a neat, compact shape. Height: 12m (39'). Spread: 8m (26'). Planting Distance: 30 - 45 cm (12" - 18"). (4 plants per metre for a single line hedge).

Plant Size Height Up to 1200cm (472in)
Spread Up to 800cm (315in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Tree

Ideal For hedgeslow maintenance gardenwoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
5 x 2 Litre Potted Plants (KB3256)
6 x 2 Litre Potted Plants (KC4878)
100 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (KC2003)
50 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (T74596P)
1000 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (T74587P)
500 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (T74586P)
250 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (T74585P)
1 Bare Root Plant (40-60cm In Height) (70261)
25 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (KB0033)
10 Bare Root Plants (40-60cm In Height) (KC1949)
1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (KB3241)
1 Bare Root Plant (80-100cm Tall) (KH2870)

Grow acer trees in any moist, fertile, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade

These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.

Water regularly throughout the growing season until acer trees are well established. Acers require little pruning other than to maintain their shape.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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