Field Maple Bare Root Hedging 100-125cm | Acer campestre

Field Maple (Acer campestre) bare root plants, 100-125cm tall, provide fast, dense hedging suitable for wildlife habitats and screening in UK gardens. This native species tolerates hard pruning and thrives in full sun or partial shade, including shallow limestone soils.

Product Details

• Delivered Height: 100-125cm (bare root)
• Mature Height Unpruned: Up to 15m
• Annual Growth: 30-60cm
• Best For: Hedging, screening, wildlife value
• Foliage: Creamy yellow autumn colour
• Soil: Well-draining, including limestone
• Pruning: Tolerates regular trimming for dense, stock-proof barriers

Common Questions

Is field maple a good fast-growing hedge?

Yes, field maple forms robust, wildlife-friendly hedges and responds well to pruning, making it suitable for privacy and stock-proof barriers.

How does field maple compare to hawthorn or hornbeam?

Field maple grows quickly, matches hornbeam for density, and is less thorny than hawthorn, providing effective privacy.

What soil conditions suit bare root field maple?

Field maple tolerates most well-draining soils and is particularly adapted to shallow limestone, clay, or sandy loams.

How tall can a field maple hedge get if untrimmed?

If left unpruned, field maple can reach up to 15 metres in height.