More about the plant below:
Field maple (Acer campestre)
category : trees, shrubs
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 15 m
frost resistance : to -25 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, permeable, humus, rich in calcium
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green, yellow-green, white-green, yellow
color of flowers : yellow
habit : woody, bushy
period flowering : April
seeding : autumn
reproduction:herbaceous cuttings, sowing
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : gardens, parks, hedges, urban greenery
pace of growth : fast
Field maple - silhouetteField maple - developmental featuresStand for field maplePlanting a field mapleField maple - careField maple - applicationAdviceField maple - silhouette
Field maple is known even to children who make "green noses" of its seeds.This species produces inconspicuous green-yellow flowers in May and June. In autumn, its leaves are beautifully colored - from golden yellows to reds.The leaves of the field maple are different from the leaves of other maples - they are not pointed, and their underside is covered with fluff.
Field maple - developmental features
Field maple has an erect habit. It has a branched habit in barren soils. Under favorable conditions, it quickly develops into a medium-sized tree up to 15 m high.
Stand for field maple
Field maple is not demanding to cultivation and easily adapts to various soil conditions. It can grow on humus clay soils as well as sandy and rocky soils.Acclimates in full sun and partial shading conditions.
Planting a field maple
To stimulate shoot growth, the roots should be slightly shortened before planting. In hedge planting, the spacing between seedlings should be 20 to 30 cm.
Field maple - care
A maple hedge requires regular watering and feeding with compost or a special fertilizer for ornamental woody plants.In the year of planting, cut the shoots to the same height.The next cuts are made at the beginning of June and in August. This treatment will cause the shoots to branch out more strongly.
Field maple - application
The field maple is hardy to cut and forms a dense wall of leaves. Perfect for planting narrow streets.
Tip
The leaves of the field maple decompose quickly, so they can be successfully used for compost.
