Field Maple tree (Acer campestre) in a pot
Price range: £20.00 through £45.00
Size options
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- 30-60cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- 1m-1.25m tall tree in a 2-10 litre pot
- Larger trees from 1.5m tall
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Description
Field Maple (Acer campestre)
A beautiful, compact native tree with warm autumn colour — perfect for small gardens, wildlife planting and naturalistic landscapes.
The Field Maple is the UK’s only native maple, loved for its soft green summer foliage, golden‑yellow autumn colour and naturally compact, rounded shape. It’s an excellent choice for smaller gardens, hedgerows and wildlife‑friendly planting schemes, offering year‑round interest without overwhelming the space.Perfect For
- Small and medium gardens
- Wildlife‑friendly planting
- Hedgerows and naturalistic schemes
- Adding gentle height without excessive spread
Why Choose Field Maple?
- Compact, rounded shape — ideal for smaller spaces
- Beautiful autumn colour — rich yellows and warm golds
- Excellent for wildlife — supports insects, birds and pollinators
- Hardy and adaptable — thrives in most soils, including chalk and clay
Final Height & Spread
- Height: 6–8m at maturity
- Spread: 4–6m
- Naturally compact and rounded — easy to manage in most gardens
Growth Rate
- Moderate — typically 30–50cm per year
- Establishes well and responds reliably to UK conditions
Wildlife Benefits
- Leaves support hundreds of insect species
- Flowers feed pollinators in spring
- Seeds and shelter benefit birds and small mammals
Why Buy From Cotswold Trees?
- 5‑star rated independent nursery
- UK‑grown trees
- 100% peat‑free from seed to sale
- Personal service with careful tracked courier delivery
- Grown with care by a small, expert team
Field Maple FAQs
How big does a Field Maple get?
Field Maple typically reaches 6–8m tall with a 4–6m spread, making it suitable for most gardens.
Is Field Maple suitable for small gardens?
Yes — its naturally compact, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller spaces.
How fast does Field Maple grow?
Moderate growth, around 30–50cm per year once established.
Does Field Maple need special soil?
No — it thrives in most well‑drained soils and is particularly tolerant of chalk, clay and urban conditions.
Is Field Maple good for wildlife?
Very much so. Field Maple supports a wide range of insects, provides nectar for pollinators, and offers seeds and shelter for birds.
You may have some doubts about the idea of buying trees online. Let us explain how Cotswold Trees make every effort to meet your needs and the highest quality standards:
Customer focused
We're a small company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and treat every customer order with care and attention it deserves. Our customers often share their positive experience with us.
Careful delivery
Buy a small tree online and your courier delivered trees are tracked and 100% guaranteed. If your tree is lost or damaged in transit we will send another.
To ensure the larger specimen trees reach you in the best possible condition, we hand deliver these ourselves, within the Cotswolds, Midlands and central southern England and we’re thrilled to announce that all large tree deliveries will now be made using our new zero-emissions van. 🌱🚛
Highest quality
Cotswold Trees individually select, nurture, prune and protect you tree over its early life. We always strive to send our customers only the most healthy and high quality specimens. We also work to industry recognised plant health standards and we are a DEFRA registered issuer of plant passports.
Thriving tree guarantee
Your small tree (up to 90cm tall at time of delivery) is backed by our thriving tree guarantee - If your tree is not thriving after 1 year and was planted and watered in line with our recommendations, we’ll replace it free of charge.
Sustainability
It's our ambition is to achieve the highest sustainability standards in production and delivery of our trees.
- We minimise waste in the growing stages, packaging and transport
- Since September 2021 we have moved to Peat-Free compost
- Over 50% of our irrigation is fed by a rainwater harvesting system
- Our tree irrigation and monitoring systems are powered entirely by solar power
- All large tree deliveries are via zero-emissions electric van
Read more about our sustainable approach in our annual sustainability report.
Supplying high quality trees with convenient home delivery at nursery competitive prices
Standard delivery for small trees is only £3.95 per order
Our small trees up to 1.2m are packaged carefully in special double layer cardboard boxes and delivered reliably and safely via Yodel, DPD or Parcelforce.
We ship at least twice a week to ensure you receive new trees within 5 working days and often much sooner. All courier deliveries are accompanied with tracking details. Order more, save more, as the delivery charge is per order not per tree.
Medium trees delivered from £9.95
For some of our range we offer medium sized trees between 1.2m to 1.8m tall delivered by DPD for a flat rate of £9.95 each. As with the smaller trees these are packaged in custom boxes to protect your tree in transit. Most tree orders of this size are dispatched within 5 working days.
Delivering larger trees across the Midlands & the Cotswolds
For trees taller than 1.8m, we offer a reasonably priced delivery service across the Midlands and the Cotswolds. Cotswold Trees are able to bring your chosen trees directly to you at home, often within 2 weeks of ordering using our new zero-emissions electric van.
Our closest delivery zones will see deliveries as quickly as 7-14 days, with outer zones sometimes requiring a longer lead time. Of course, when you place an order, we will communicate with you individually to confirm our next delivery dates.
Additional information
| Size | 30-60cm tall, 60-90cm tall, 1m-1.25m tall |
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