Acer campestre 'Elegans' - Upright slender Field Maple Tree
Acer campestre 'Elegans' - Upright slender Field Maple Tree
Acer campestre 'Elegans' - Premium Upright Slender Field Maple for sale.
Acer campestre 'Elegans' is an exceptional cultivar of the native Field Maple, distinguished by its upright and compact growth habit. This elegant specimen tree offers year-round interest with pink-edged leaves in spring, maturing to green, followed by spectacular golden-yellow autumn colour.
Key Features
- Pink-edged spring foliage maturing to fresh green
- Compact upright habit ideal for smaller gardens and urban spaces
- Excellent golden-yellow autumn colour display
- Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions
- Tolerant of urban pollution and exposed sites
- Low maintenance once established
Planting and Care
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Full sun produces the best variegation and autumn colour. Water regularly during the first two years to establish a strong root system. Mulch around the base to retain moisture. Minimal pruning required — remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter.
Ideal Uses
Perfect as a specimen tree for small to medium gardens, courtyard spaces, and urban landscapes. Its compact size and bright yellow autumn foliage make it particularly valuable for focal points, mixed borders, and architectural settings. Also suitable for avenue planting in smaller spaces.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates clay, chalk, and sandy soils, and is tolerant of urban pollution and exposed sites. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, backfill, firm, and water thoroughly. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons. Mulch around the base. Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.
Size & Specification
Supplied in a 35 litre pot at 10/12cm girth — a substantial well-established specimen providing immediate impact.
Eventual height: 4-6 metres | Eventual spread: 2-4 metres. Growth rate: slow to moderate. Upright compact habit ideal for smaller gardens, avenues, and urban landscapes.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched via our specialist courier service, carefully packaged to ensure safe transit of the 35 litre pot.
Orders dispatched Monday to Wednesday. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Delivery available nationwide across mainland UK.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
A native UK tree with excellent wildlife value. Supports a wide range of invertebrates which attract ladybirds, lacewings, and insectivorous birds. Spring flowers provide nectar for bees and pollinators. Winged seeds are taken by birds and small mammals in autumn. Integrates naturally into garden ecosystems providing nesting and foraging habitat year-round.