Acer campestre
Field Maple, Hedge maple
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Acer campestre.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun, Partial shade
Usage properties
Inner bark, Leaves, Sap, Seed, Sweetener
Carbon farming, Companion plant, Wood, Potassium accumulator
Description
The sap of this tree contains a certain amount of sugar and is often used as a drink or concentrated into syrup by allowing the water to evaporate. However, the sugar concentration is lower than that of sugar maples (A. saccharum). The syrup is often used as a sweetener in foods. To obtain the sap, the tree is tapped in early spring, with the sap flowing better on warm sunny days following a frost at night. The highest sap production is often achieved in cold winter regions with a continental climate.