The Field Maple (Acer Campestre) is the only maple species native to the UK, making it a superb choice for both native hedging and as an elegant garden tree. This versatile, medium-sized deciduous tree grows to an impressive height of 15 to 20 meters, with a sturdy trunk that can reach up to a meter in diameter. Its compact, bushy crown provides a lush, full appearance that’s ideal for adding natural structure and privacy to landscapes. Field Maple is commonly found across England and Europe, where it’s prized for its adaptability, resilience, and benefits to wildlife.

Throughout the summer, the Field Maple’s leaves display a vibrant bright green colour, often tinged with touches of red that add extra visual interest to gardens and hedges. As autumn arrives, this foliage undergoes a stunning transformation, turning to warm shades of golden yellow that brighten any landscape. This seasonal shift offers a beautiful spectacle, especially when accompanied by the tree’s distinctive winged fruits, known as samaras, which hang in clusters from its branches. These small, paired seeds create a charming display and are also a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife, supporting local biodiversity.

The Field Maple is not only beautiful but also highly functional, making it a popular choice for hedging. Its dense foliage and robust branching pattern provide excellent screening and serve as a natural windbreak, offering shelter to gardens and wildlife alike. As a hedging plant, it’s capable of forming a dense, attractive boundary that maintains privacy while enhancing the ecological health of an area. Hardy and low maintenance, the Field Maple is adaptable to various soil types and climates, making it a perfect addition for anyone seeking both aesthetic appeal and environmental benefit in their garden or landscape.

As a rule, the field maple does not need to be pruned but if required should be done in late Autumn or early winter, however pruning during freezing temperatures should be avoided. Field maple is a resilient, tough plant doing well on most sites, except waterlogged soils. Especially good on chalky soils. Tolerant of shade and frost. supports caterpillars, aphids. Enjoys sun or partial shade.

All our stock if “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:-

• Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
• £76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
• £201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
• £301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
• £501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
• £1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.