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    ACER campestre 'Red Shine'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Alba'
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    ACER campestre 'Red Shine'

    Commonly known as Common maple, Field maple, Hedge maple

    New leaves emerge red in spring, maturing to green in summer. Good yellow autumn colour. Upright, pyramidal habit
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £20.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      UK, Europe, North Africa. Garden origin. Netherlands. 1980. T. van den Oever
    • Deciduous
      Leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long
    • Yellow
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Orbicular
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tree
      Small tree with a narrow crown shape. Inconspicuous flowers in small, terminal corymbs
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
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        4m (13ft)
       
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