Tree · Sapindaceae family
field maple
Acer campestre
In short a 10-second read
Field maple (tree) grows to 8–12 m tall and 6–9 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in soil from dry to moist. Hardy to −29 °C.
× spread 6–9 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in soil from dry to moist. Hardy to −29 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
dry to moist · watering: moderate
Soil: clay, loamy, sandy
Soil pH 4.5–8
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Pruning
No pruning needed — just remove dead or damaged parts (November–December).
Planting
container plant: October–April; bare-root: October–March; root-balled: October–March
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −29 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does field maple tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does field maple need?
At maturity 6–9 m wide and 8–12 m tall; recommended spacing 700 cm.
Does field maple survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 17 expert sources. Last checked 17 October 2026.
Show sources (17)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Acer campestre
- Oregon State University Landscape Plants — Acer campestre
- Van den Berk Nurseries (NL), stromová škôlka — Acer campestre
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Acer campestre
- EPPO Global Database — Acer campestre
- RHS - Acer campestre
- RHS - Shrubs and trees: light pruning
- RHS - Bleeding from pruning cuts
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- RHS - How to grow trees
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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