Field Maple Bare Root Hedging 60–80cm | Acer campestre

Field Maple (Acer campestre) bare root plants, 60–80cm tall, deliver fast-growing, wildlife-friendly hedge solutions suitable for the UK climate. Plants are supplied bareroot for efficient, large-scale planting.

Key Specifications

• Height on delivery: 60–80cm
• Growth rate: 30–60cm/year
• Soil tolerance: Moist, well-drained to shallow limestone soils
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• UK native: Supports biodiversity, autumn yellow foliage

Common Use Cases

• Wildlife-attracting rural and urban hedges
• Stock-proof boundaries for farms
• Garden borders on difficult soils
• Low-maintenance native screening

Field Maple & Alternatives

• Compared to hawthorn: Softer stems, vibrant autumn colour, thornless growth
• Compared to hornbeam: Similar resilience but distinct leaf and colour habits

FAQs

• Is Field Maple a fast-growing, wildlife-friendly hedge? Yes, 30–60cm annual growth, high biodiversity value.
• Difference to hornbeam? Field maple offers brighter autumn foliage; hornbeam is denser but less colourful.
• Will it tolerate shallow limestone soils? Yes, suitable for various challenging soil types.
• How to plant 60–80cm bare root hedging? Plant October–March at 3–7 plants per metre in prepared ground; firm and water well.
• Is it suitable for farm stock-proof hedges? Yes, structure and density fit that use.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.