Acer campestre

Medium-size tree or shrub, 3-15 m tall; (5) 8-12 m wide; broadly conical or ovoid to round, moderately growing, 25-40 cm a year; some solitaries have lower branches that hang down low.

Inconspicuous.

Inconspicuous.

Usually five-lobed; dark green, autumn colours in October, bright yellow, seldom orange.

Intense cordate roots; not sensitive, slow-growing.

Very adaptable, almost anywhere; avoids dark shade; good for urban areas, very wind resistant.

Avoid damp, very acidic or clay soil; tolerates salt somewhat.

Takes very well to cutting, suitable for hedge walls and topiary.

Zone 5a