Native trees / Medium trees / Field maple
Field Maple (Acer campestre)
An attractive and common small tree that is often overlooked in woods.
Plant a garden tree for the Jubilee - and be part of the Woodland Trust's Jubilee Woods Project to plant 6 million new trees to celebrate
Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Make sure your new tree is part of the official Record of Jubilee Trees -
Record it at jubileewoods.org.uk
| Latin name | Acer campestre |
|---|---|
| Family name | Maple |
| Latin family name | Aceraceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Average height | 8-14m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Tolerant of most conditions, including shade, but dislikes strongly acidic soils |
| Tree lore and folklore | According to Alsation folklore, placing branches of Maple in the house would ensure protection against bats |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
More information available at www.British-Trees.com
