ACER campestre 'Red Shine'

Commonly known as Common maple, Field maple, Hedge maple

New leaves emerge red in spring, maturing to green in summer. Good yellow autumn colour. Upright, pyramidal habit
  • Deciduous
    Leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long
  • Yellow
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tree
    Small tree with a narrow crown shape. Inconspicuous flowers in small, terminal corymbs
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ACER campestre 'Red Shine'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    UK, Europe, North Africa. Garden origin. Netherlands. 1980. T. van den Oever
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Orbicular
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Conical
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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8m (26ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
 

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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