Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' Field Maple

Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' tree in pot

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Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' Tree

Upright Field Maple Tree

Acer 'William Caldwell' is a narrow tree with rich green leaves and fiery autumnal colour

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

£90

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Key features

Final size 6 x 1.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lobed green leaves turn orange-red in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers most but well-drained rich soil

Description

Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' is a strikingly narrow, upright Field Maple that provides architectural interest from its form. Attractive lobed green leaves turn colourful shades of orange and red in autumn. Red winged ornamental fruits add further interest in autumn.

Growing to 6 metres in height and just 1.5 metres spread over 20 years, Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' is ideal when space is limited, for street planting or avenues. Plant in full sun to partial shade in a most but well-draining soil. It can cope with some wind exposure. It was first grown on the William Caldwell nursery in Cheshire in 1976.

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.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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