Hedge maple (Acer campestre)
Care, watering, light and tips for Hedge maple on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Hedge maple
Acer campestre, also known as field maple, is a medium-sized deciduous tree valued for its dense, rounded foliage that turns golden in autumn. It's an excellent choice for hedges, natural screens, or as a shade tree in gardens and parks, thanks to its hardiness and adaptability.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to a wide range of soils, though it favors well-drained ones. It tolerates periods of drought once established but will appreciate regular watering during drier months, especially in its early years. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root diseases.
How to save a dying Hedge maple
- Warning signs
- Yellowish/brown, wilting leaves, premature drop. Stunted growth.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture (not waterlogged or dry). Protect young plants from direct sun. Ensure good drainage.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging causing root rot. Prolonged drought is also fatal.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if root rot isn't advanced or drought was brief. Act quickly.