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Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' Tree

Name: Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: ACE.ST.28.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Field Maple Tree

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 9 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lobed green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers well-drained rich soil, tolerates drought

Description

Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' has the advantage of a more uniform, oval to conical shaped crown than the Field maple tree it was cultivated from. The leaves of 'Elsrijk' are a classic, maple shape with their defined lobes. The young leaves start off a bright green with red edging, maturing to a mid-green. In autumn, the tree really delivers impact when the leaves turn a glorious golden yellow-orange colour.

This Field maple reaches a statuesque 9 metre height in 20 years. This deciduous tree is hardy and although it prefers well-drained, rich soil, it can tolerate drought, air pollution and soil compaction once it has established.

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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