* Please note: the comments by website users are not necessarily those held by PFAF and may give misleading or inaccurate information. 2. Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Size & … The common name is apt since this species can be pruned into an informal or formal hedge. 3. In many areas, the original native range is obscured by widespread planting and introductions. document.write(s); This is a QR code (short for Quick Response) which gives fast-track access to our website pages. This species has often been coppiced in the past for its wood. The wood is an excellent fuel[4]. The field maple is a sturdy broadleaf which supports caterpillars, aphids, and all their predators, all while resisting air pollution. * Exclusive content not on the website Please donate to support our ‘Plants to Save the Planet’ Project. It originally comes from Asia and Europe. Wood - fine-grained, tough, elastic, hard to split, takes a high polish and is seldom attacked by insects. It can be slow to germinate. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). Growing the Hedge Maple in the Home Garden Common Names:. Right plant wrong place. Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Pre-soak stored seed for 24 hours and then stratify for 2 - 4 months at 1 - 8°c. They are yellowish-green and not attractive. This tree is included with the other maple trees in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family, though some botanists still consider it to be in Aceraceae. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. We are working on a subset of plants in the PFAF database identified as having the most potential for inclusion in such designs. The two wings are joined together and in this species, they are an end to end in a straight line instead of forming an angle. Field Maple is known for its large lobed, mid-green foliage which turns buttery yellow in autumn just before the winged seed pods release. It is one of the first trees to colonize chalk grassland[186]. If you are interested in creating a bonsai, this is an excellent choice for a maple tree species. Stay informed about PFAFs progress, challenges and hopes by signing up for our free email ePost. Other names used besides hedge maple include common maple and field maple. The Project is directed at enabling designers of ‘carbon farms’ and ‘food forests’: agroecosystems of perennial plants, to choose the most appropriate plants for their requirements and site conditions. Growth is fast once the trees are established, but this later slows down and trees take about 50 years to reach maturity[186]. If you think a comment/link or information contained on this page is inaccurate or misleading we would welcome your feedback at admin@pfaf.org. Form: Rounded. Field Maple is native to much of Europe, north to southern Scotland, Denmark, Poland and Belarus, and also south west Asia from Turkey to the Caucasus, and north Africa in the Atlas Mountains. You can unsubscribe at anytime. This tree is monoecious and has female and male flowers present on the same plant. It originally comes from Asia and Europe. Copy and print the QR code to a plant label, poster, book, website, magazines, newspaper etc and even t-shirts. Common or Field Maple. We are adding search terms and icons to those plants pages, and providing a range of search options aligned to categories of plants and crop yields, with Help facilities including videos. If available other names are mentioned here, Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available. In the wild, under optimal conditions, they could be 85' tall. 1. If you have questions about a plant please use the Forum on this website as we do not have the resources to answer questions ourselves. We will not sell or share your email address. Woodland Garden Secondary; Dappled Shade; Hedge; The sap contains a certain amount of sugar and can either be used as a drink, or can be concentrated into a syrup by boiling off the water[4]. It grows happily in an open sunny position or in semi-shade. The cuttings should have 2 - 3 pairs of leaves, plus one pair of buds at the base. Give your hedge maple a good start by choosing a central leader and some sturdy branches to form a strong framework. Preferred USDA Hardiness Zones:.