Acer campestre - Field maple

Field maple (Acer campestre) is a deciduous tree native to Europe, traditionally grown as a clipped hedge and tapped in early spring for its sweet, lower-sugar sap.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Maple syrup¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Wood¹
• Fuel¹
• Charcoal¹

Type

• Acer spp. - Maple
• Tree
• Deciduous

Functions

• Hedge¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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