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

Deciduous
Leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long
Yellow
Height
8m (26ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tree
Small tree with a narrow crown shape. Inconspicuous flowers in small, terminal corymbs
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade

ACER campestre 'Red Shine'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£20.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Mature Size
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Additional Features

	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

Garden Location/Conditions

Coastal / windswept

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Lobed

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Orbicular	(see photos above)
	Ovate	(see photos above)

Pruning group

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.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest