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Acer campestre
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Aceraceae |
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Type: |
Deciduous |
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Height: |
Up to 80' (25 m) |
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Yellow / green in May |
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Field Maple |
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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. |
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Field Maple Flowers |
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Field Maple Bark |
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