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Field Maple

Acer campestre

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Common names

42 names · 33 languages
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Other languages (32)
Dutch
French
Armenian
  • Թխկի դաշտային[5]
Basque
  • Astigar arrunta[5]
Bulgarian
  • Полски клен[5]
Catalan
  • auró blanc[5]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 栓皮楓(栓皮槭)[5]
Croatian
  • Javor klen[5]
Czech
  • javor babyka[5]
Danish
Estonian
  • põldvaher[5]
Finnish
  • niverävaahtera[5]
German
+2 more namesShow fewer names
Greek
  • Εγγλενός[5]
Hungarian
  • mezei juhar[5]
Italian
Japanese
  • コブカエデ[5]
Latvian
  • Lauku kļava[5]
Lithuanian
  • Trakinis klevas[5]
Luxembourgish
  • Maasselter[5]
Norwegian
  • naverlønn[5]
Polish
  • Klon polny[5]
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
  • Клён полевой[5]
Slovak
  • javor poľný[5]
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
  • Naverlönn[5]
Turkish
  • ovaakçaağacı[5]
  • Sahra Akçaağacı[5]
Ukrainian
  • Клен польовий[5]
Sources & name notes (5)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Acer campestre — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Field Maple — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Acer campestre.
  • Hedge Maple — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Acer campestre.
[2] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • field maple — Page 2, column 1, row top 607 pt; common-name cell after Acer campestre.; Acer campestre.
[3] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • field maple — Page 2, column 1, row top 217 pt; common-name cell after Acer campestre.; Acer campestre.
[4] Acer campestre — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • field maple — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • hedge maple — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Spaanse aak — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Veldesdoorn — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Érable champêtre — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Feld-Ahorn — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Feldahorn — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maserbaum — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maßeller — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maßholder — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • arce campestre — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • arce menor — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Acero campestre — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Bordo-comum — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
[5] Acer campestre — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • field maple — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • hedge maple — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Spaanse aak — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Veldesdoorn — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Érable champêtre — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Feld-Ahorn — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Feldahorn — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maserbaum — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maßeller — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maßholder — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • arce campestre — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • arce menor — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Acero campestre — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Bordo-comum — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • auró blanc — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • javor babyka — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Navr — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • põldvaher — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Naverlönn — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • naverlønn — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Полски клен — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Клён полевой — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • niverävaahtera — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Klon polny — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • javor poľný — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • コブカエデ — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Εγγλενός — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • 栓皮楓(栓皮槭) — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • 栓皮槭 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Maasselter — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Клен польовий — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Թխկի դաշտային — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • maklen — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • mezei juhar — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Jugastru — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Trakinis klevas — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Javor klen — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • 篱笆槭 — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • ovaakçaağacı — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Lauku kļava — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Astigar arrunta — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
  • Sahra Akçaağacı — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 56193; Acer campestre.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Acer campestre is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Sapindaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
7.62–10.67 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
7.62–10.67 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Slow

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe, Western Asia

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, moths, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Acer campestre in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3] [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High

Solitary wild bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Tree
Size
Medium
Dimensions
15.00 m high × 11.00 m wide
Growth rate
Fast
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun, Partial shade

Uses

Edible parts
Inner bark, Leaves, Sap, Seed, Sweetener
Functions
Carbon farming, Companion planting, Timber, Potassium accumulator
Edibility
2 out of 5
Medicinal value
1 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Acer campestre — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 3651921; ID 946Z; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3651921; ID 946Z; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Acer campestre — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Wildflowers

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Acer campestre (top 607 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Acer campestre (top 217 pt)

    Source checked on .