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Field Maple Hedge (Acer campestre)

The Field Maple (Acer campestre) is a versatile native UK hedging plant known for its strong growth, adaptability and attractive seasonal foliage. This deciduous species produces fresh green, lobed leaves during spring and summer, which turn golden-yellow in autumn before falling.

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Yellow Flowers
Deciduous
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Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, clay or chalk soils, full sun to semi shade and inland, coastal or exposed sites
Growth Rate: Fast growing, with approximately 30-60cm of growth per year
Height: Easily maintained at 1-5m with regular pruning
Bare root plants are shown in winter dormancy as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note that ordering 1 x bare root provides one individual plant, not a bundle, unless shown as a multibuy item.
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Height cm	Price inc VAT	Planting Density
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 40/60cm	Regular price £6.00 Sale price £6.00 Regular price Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 60/80cm	Regular price £6.66 Sale price £6.66 Regular price Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 80/100cm	Regular price £6.96 Sale price £6.96 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 100/125cm	Regular price £7.57 Sale price £7.57 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 125/150cm	Regular price £9.62 Sale price £9.62 Regular price Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 5L 100/125cm	Regular price £14.45 Sale price £14.45 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 5L 125/150cm	Regular price £15.13 Sale price £15.13 Regular price Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 7.5L 80/100cm	Regular price £27.78 Sale price £27.78 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 7.5L 125/150cm	Regular price £33.28 Sale price £33.28 Regular price Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 10L 100/125cm	Regular price £35.70 Sale price £35.70 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre

Height cm	Price inc VAT	Planting Density
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 40/60cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £270.00 Sale price £270.00 Regular price Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 60/80cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £299.70 Sale price £299.70 Regular price Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 80/100cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £313.20 Sale price £313.20 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 100/125cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £340.65 Sale price £340.65 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 2L 125/150cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £432.90 Sale price £432.90 Regular price Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 5L 100/125cm (x40) Multi-deal	Regular price £520.20 Sale price £520.20 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 5L 125/150cm (x40) Multi-deal	Regular price £544.68 Sale price £544.68 Regular price Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 7.5L 80/100cm (x28) Multi-deal	Regular price £700.06 Sale price £700.06 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 7.5L 125/150cm (x28) Multi-deal	Regular price £838.66 Sale price £838.66 Regular price Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Pot Grown 10L 100/125cm (x14) Multi-deal	Regular price £449.82 Sale price £449.82 Regular price Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre

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Height cm	Price inc VAT	Planting Density
Field Maple Bare root 40/60cm	Regular price £1.20 Sale price £1.20 Regular price ~~£1.33~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 60/80cm	Regular price £1.37 Sale price £1.37 Regular price ~~£1.52~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 80/100cm	Regular price £2.02 Sale price £2.02 Regular price ~~£2.24~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 100/125cm	Regular price £2.45 Sale price £2.45 Regular price ~~£2.40~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 125/150cm	Regular price £3.55 Sale price £3.55 Regular price ~~£3.94~~ Unit price per	3 per metre

Height cm	Price inc VAT	Planting Density
Field Maple Bare root 40/60cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £55.50 Sale price £55.50 Regular price ~~£61.51~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 40/60cm (x100) Multi-deal	Regular price £108.00 Sale price £108.00 Regular price ~~£119.70~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 40/60cm (x250) Multi-deal	Regular price £270.00 Sale price £270.00 Regular price ~~£299.25~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 40/60cm (x500) Multi-deal	Regular price £525.00 Sale price £525.00 Regular price ~~£581.88~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 60/80cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £63.36 Sale price £63.36 Regular price ~~£70.30~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 60/80cm (x100) Multi-deal	Regular price £123.30 Sale price £123.30 Regular price ~~£136.80~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 60/80cm (x250) Multi-deal	Regular price £308.25 Sale price £308.25 Regular price ~~£342.00~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 60/80cm (x500) Multi-deal	Regular price £599.38 Sale price £599.38 Regular price ~~£665.00~~ Unit price per	4 to 5 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 80/100cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £93.43 Sale price £93.43 Regular price ~~£103.60~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 80/100cm (x100) Multi-deal	Regular price £181.80 Sale price £181.80 Regular price ~~£201.60~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 80/100cm (x250) Multi-deal	Regular price £454.50 Sale price £454.50 Regular price ~~£504.00~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 80/100cm (x500) Multi-deal	Regular price £883.75 Sale price £883.75 Regular price ~~£980.00~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 100/125cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £99.90 Sale price £99.90 Regular price ~~£111.00~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 100/125cm (x100) Multi-deal	Regular price £226.63 Sale price £226.63 Regular price ~~£216.00~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 100/125cm (x250) Multi-deal	Regular price £551.25 Sale price £551.25 Regular price ~~£540.00~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 100/125cm (x500) Multi-deal	Regular price £945.00 Sale price £945.00 Regular price ~~£1,050.00~~ Unit price per	3 to 4 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 125/150cm (x50) Multi-deal	Regular price £164.19 Sale price £164.19 Regular price ~~£182.23~~ Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 125/150cm (x100) Multi-deal	Regular price £319.50 Sale price £319.50 Regular price ~~£354.60~~ Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 125/150cm (x250) Multi-deal	Regular price £798.75 Sale price £798.75 Regular price ~~£886.50~~ Unit price per	3 per metre
Field Maple Bare root 125/150cm (x500) Multi-deal	Regular price £1,553.12 Sale price £1,553.12 Regular price ~~£1,723.75~~ Unit price per	3 per metre

Field Maple Hedge Plants Description

Field Maple Hedge Plants (Acer campestre) are a reliable choice for creating attractive, natural-looking hedgerows throughout the UK.

As a native species, Field Maple is well suited to British growing conditions and can be used to create boundaries in gardens, larger landscapes and rural properties.

The plant produces fresh green, lobed foliage throughout spring and summer before developing distinctive golden-yellow leaves in autumn. This seasonal colour adds visual interest while giving the hedge a more natural appearance.

Field Maple typically produces around 30-60cm of new growth each year under suitable conditions. With regular trimming, it can be kept at a practical height for garden boundaries, while less frequent pruning allows it to develop into a taller, more informal hedgerow.

Small yellow-green flowers appear in spring and can provide a useful source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. These are followed by characteristic winged seeds, known as samaras, which develop as the season progresses.

The bark is grey and relatively smooth on younger growth, becoming more textured as the plant matures. Combined with its changing foliage, this gives Field Maple hedging interest beyond the main growing season.

Pruning Advice

Field Maple responds well to regular pruning, making it suitable for both informal hedgerows and more neatly maintained garden boundaries. Trimming helps control the height and width of the hedge while encouraging a denser structure.

Pruning can be carried out towards the beginning of winter after the main growing season has finished. Established hedges can be shaped according to the desired height and appearance, while young plants benefit from careful formative pruning as they develop.

Field Maple is tolerant of different growing conditions and can cope with full sun through to partial shade.

Its resilience also makes it suitable for exposed and urban locations, while its flowers, foliage and seeds can contribute to a more wildlife-friendly garden.

Further Information

Planting distances are largely a matter of preference and depend on the plant size and the density you want to achieve. For bare root plants, 3 plants per metre can provide a suitable starting density, while 5 plants per metre is recommended for a fuller hedge. Planting 7 plants per metre in a double staggered row can create a denser hedge more quickly.

For cell-grown plants, planting at 4 plants per metre in a single row or ideally 6 plants per metre in a staggered row is recommended. Smaller plants are generally better suited to higher planting densities to help create an even, well-filled hedge as they mature.

Top 5 FAQs

Is Field Maple suitable for a garden boundary?
Yes, Field Maple can be used to create a practical and attractive garden boundary. Its ability to tolerate different soil types and growing conditions makes it suitable for many UK gardens.

Will a Field Maple hedge provide privacy?
A mature Field Maple hedge can provide useful screening and definition, particularly when planted at an appropriate density and maintained regularly. The level of privacy will vary depending on plant age, spacing and pruning.

What colour does Field Maple turn in autumn?
Field Maple foliage changes from green to attractive shades of golden-yellow in autumn. This seasonal change is one of the key ornamental features of the plant.

Can Field Maple be grown in partial shade?
Yes, Field Maple can grow successfully in full sun to partial shade. Choosing a suitable planting position and providing good soil conditions will help young plants establish successfully.

When is the best time to plant Field Maple hedge plants?
Bare root Field Maple plants are normally planted during the dormant season, typically from late autumn through winter, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Pot-grown plants offer greater flexibility outside this period.

Delivery & Returns

We offer free delivery within 50 miles of our nursery, making it convenient to have your Field Maple hedge plants delivered directly to your property within our local delivery area. Delivery outside the 50-mile area may also be available depending on your location and order size.

If you are unsure whether your address falls within our local delivery area, please contact us before placing your order.

All plants are carefully prepared for safe transport and are covered by our 12 Month Guarantee On All Plants, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.

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