Acer campestre
Hedge Maple, Field Maple
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
8 - 11m
Width:
8 - 11m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.
Management Notes
- Tolerant of severe pruning
- Street tree specimens should be single trunk and high branched
- Known to naturalize or become invasive in certain regions