Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' (Field Maple)

The field maple tree grows to a height of less than 10 m, its crown of short, twiggy branches bearing dense green foliage, turning golden yellow in autumn. As with the species, 'Elsrijk' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.

The bark is light brown and flaky, and twigs are slender and brown and develop a corky bark with age. Small, grey leaf buds grow on long stems. Field maples can grow to 20m and live for up to 350 years.

Excellent specimens of this tree at the Irish Tree Centre for sale

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