Acer campestre 'Carnival' Field Maple tree

Pink variegation on Acer campestre 'Carnival'

Mature Acer campestre 'Carnival' Field Maple tree

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Acer campestre 'Carnival' Tree

Variegated Field Maple Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£85

£85 ~~£85~~

Available As:

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Ready by: 31 August 2025

Pre-order: New batch ready Summer 2025

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Pink in spring, green/white variegation in summer, yellow/white in autumn

Soil Suited to most types except very wet soils

Description

An ornate, small variegated tree, Acer campestre 'Carnival' has pretty lobed foliage that emerges bright pink, turning green with ornate creamy white margins. The autumn colour is equally interesting in buttery yellow with creamy white margins. Its winged seeds, often compared to little helicopters, are similar to most Maple trees and yellow-green clusters of slightly upright flowers appear in spring.

Acer campestre 'Carnival' will grow into a bushy, lolly-pop shaped tree reaching 3 x 2 metres in 20 years, but can be pruned into a neater form if desired. The small and bright foliage is ideal for a dingy corner or small garden and a little shade can even be beneficial to avoid scorching by the sun.

This small Variegated Field Maple has RHS AGM status and is very versatile, growing well in most positions and soil types.

AKA Variegated Field Maple, Carnival Hedge Maple, Carnival Field Maple

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

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