Acer campestre 'Postelense'

Acer campestre (see B973 herein) is commonly called hedge maple. It is native to Europe and western Asia, frequently being found on plains, hills and along rivers. It is also sometimes commonly called field maple (campestre meaning from fields). It is a small, low-branched, dense, rounded, deciduous tree or shrub that typically grows in cultivation to 25-35 tall. As the common name suggests, this tree may be pruned to form a tall hedge. In England it is often included in hedgerows. Dark green leaves (to 4î across) are 3-5 lobed. Yellowish-green flowers in spring are followed by nearly horizon... more »

Acer campestre (see B973 herein) is commonly called hedge maple. It is native to Europe and western Asia, frequently being found on plains, hills and along rivers. It is also sometimes commonly called field maple (campestre meaning from fields). It is a small, low-branched, dense, rounded, deciduous tree or shrub that typically grows in cultivation to 25-35 tall. As the common name suggests, this tree may be pruned to form a tall hedge. In England it is often included in hedgerows. Dark green leaves (to 4î across) are 3-5 lobed. Yellowish-green flowers in spring are followed by nearly horizontal, winged samaras (to 1 3/4î long). ëPostelense grows much shorter than species plants, typically rising to 8-10 tall with spreading branches. It is sometimes commonly called yellow hedge maple because the young leaves emerge in a stunning shade of golden yellow in spring. Foliage eventually matures to yellow-green or green by summer. This cultivar may be grown as a hedge or top grafted to a standard for growth as a small tree. It was discovered in Postel (hence the cultivar name) in Silesia and was introduced into commerce by R. Lauche in 1896. (less)