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Hedge Maple

Acer Campestre

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Overview

Hedge Maple (Acer campestre) is a resilient deciduous tree, perfect for urban areas due to its compact size and pollution tolerance. It grows 25–35 ft. tall with a 25–35 ft. spread. Featuring dense, rounded canopy with small, three- to five-lobed green foliage turning yellow in fall. Adaptable to various soils; full sun to partial shade. Low maintenance and suitable for hedging or as a specimen tree. Zone 5-8.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — as the common name suggests; tree with green and yellow blooms, image 86

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
25–35 Ft.
Mature width
25–35 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — green and yellow flowers in the garden
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — adapting well to a wide range of soil conditions; perfect for urban areas due to its compact size and pollution tolerance
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — perfect for urban areas due to its compact size and pollution tolerance; adapting well to a wide range of soil conditions
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — rounded crown make it ideally suited for use as a screen or hedge; transitioning to a charming yellow in the fall, image 109
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — Adaptable to various soils; full sun to partial shade; hedge Maple (Acer campestre) is a resilient deciduous tree, image 52
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — a sterling choice for any landscape design that strives for longevity and ease of care
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — Adaptable to various soils; full sun to partial shade; hedge Maple (Acer campestre) is a resilient deciduous tree
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — perfect for urban areas due to its compact size and pollution tolerance; adapting well to a wide range of soil, image 98
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — this hardy species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8; its relatively slow growth rate translates to less, image 106
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; is a versatile and resilient deciduous tree, image 118
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — which display a vibrant green in the growing season; scientifically recognized as Acer campestre, image 111
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — making it an exceptional choice for both public and private gardens
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — scientifically recognized as Acer campestre; which display a vibrant green in the growing season, image 54
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — Its relatively slow growth rate translates to less frequent trimming as compared to other hedge plants
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — Featuring dense, rounded canopy with small, three- to five-lobed green foliage turning yellow in fall; the Acer campestre
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — adding seasonal interest to the landscape.<br><br>Of low maintenance; the Hedge Maple offers landscape designers a, image 89
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — a sterling choice for any landscape design that strives for longevity and ease of care; low maintenance and suitable for hedging
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — Low maintenance and suitable for hedging or as a specimen tree; a sterling choice for any landscape design that, image 101
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — transitioning to a charming yellow in the fall; rounded crown make it ideally suited for use as a screen or hedge
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — scientifically recognized as Acer campestre; which display a vibrant green in the growing season, image 102
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — transitioning to a charming yellow in the fall; rounded crown make it ideally suited for use as a screen or hedge, image 88
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — which display a vibrant green in the growing season; scientifically recognized as Acer campestre, image 87
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; is a versatile and resilient deciduous tree
Hedge Maple (Acer Campestre) — tree for full; making it an exceptional choice for both public and private gardens, image 96
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