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Field Maple
A small, native British maple with lobed leaves that turn golden-yellow in autumn. It’s often used for hedging and tolerates poor soils, producing winged seeds.
Basic Information
Species:
Maple
Variety:
Field
Scientific Name:
Acer campestre
Cramond Trees Location
Related Tree Tags:
43, 44
Location:
Walled garden
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More about the Tree
Uses and Benefits:
A small, hardy maple with timber used for turnery, veneer, and musical instruments. The winged seeds feed wildlife, and its dense growth makes it ideal for hedging.
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Fun facts:
The only UK-native maple, called the "hedgerow maple".
Syrup can be tapped from it - but yields 1/10th of sugar maple.
Samaras (helicopter seeds) spin 500+ RPM when falling.
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