Field Maple - Acer campestre ‘Evelyn’

Field Maple - Acer campestre 'Evelyn'

A compact, refined selection of the field maple, Acer campestre 'Evelyn' delivers structured form, reliable seasonal colour, and exceptional urban resilience. At advanced sizes, it arrives ready to anchor streetscapes, formal layouts, and prestige residential properties without the wait.

Why Field Maple

Controlled, balanced form: Maintains a neat, rounded canopy with minimal intervention, preserving design intent over time.
Autumn colour: Foliage transitions to soft gold and yellow in autumn, adding seasonal depth to considered landscapes.
Urban and site resilience: Tolerates wind exposure, heat, and variable soil conditions without compromising performance.
Generous summer canopy: Provides meaningful shade across courtyards, terraces, and pedestrian corridors.
Consistent growth rate: A reliable, predictable performer suited to projects where long-term uniformity matters.

Ideal Applications

Avenue and street planting: Establishes uniform, structured rows along driveways and public thoroughfares.
Formal and contemporary landscapes: Complements symmetrical layouts and restrained planting schemes.
Courtyard and terrace shade: Delivers canopy cover without overpowering confined or architecturally sensitive spaces.
Prestige residential properties: A refined feature specimen where scale control and visual impact are equally important.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant, May–August)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, chalk and loam; tolerates alkaline and compacted soils
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, particularly during dry periods and summer heat. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Europe and western Asia
Flower Colour: Yellow-green