Field maple

Field maple - Acer campestre Acer campestre
 
Species: Aceraceae
Type: Deciduous
Height: Up to 80' (25 m)
Flowers: Yellow / green in May
   

 

Field Maple    


Field Maple, sometimes called Hedge Maple, is a native to Southern England. It is often used in hedges.

The bark is grey / brown with a cork-like texture. The leaves have 3 to 5 rounded lobes. The yellow / green flowers appear in May in upright clusters. The fruit appears as double 'keys' with the wings almost horizontal. In autumn the leaves turn a pretty yellow / red.

Field maple - Acer campestre
    Field Maple Flowers

 

Field maple - Acer campestre  
Field Maple Bark    

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