This ornamental and medicinal tree is perfect for hedges and for shade during the hottest days. It is widely known in the art of bonsai.
It is a fast-growing and a deciduous tree reaching 20m of height. Dense shape, greyish-brown bark. The green leaves turn bright yellow in autumn. This Maple likes cool and limestone soils. It grows in soils from the sea level up to 1,200 m of altitude. It resists cold and drought.
Street Tree, Shade tree, Bonsai, Singular, Gardening, Timber, Medicinal, Hedge

For hedges. Yellow leaves in autumn. Bonsai.
| Flowering period | April, May, Spring |
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| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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| Foliage colour | Yellow, Autumn, Green |
| Common name | ACER CAMPESTRE - (S.Identified) - Italy, Region Emilia-Romagna - Hedge Maple |
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| Sowing period | February, March, April, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Harvest period | September, October, November, Autumn |
| Stratification | Yes |
| Average germination (%) | 40 |
| Seeds per gram | 10 |
| Type of use | Street Tree, Shade tree, Bonsai, Singular, Gardening, Timber, Medicinal, Hedge |
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| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil type | Chalk |
| Soil moisture | Fresh |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean |
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to March. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 120 days before the sowing.
It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
This Maple likes cool and limestone soils. It grows in soils from the sea level up to 1,200 m of altitude.
This species is used in framework and cabinet making for its hard and strong wood. Moreover its leaves and buds are a good fodder to the cattle. It has medicinal properties such as astringent and is used in cosmetics.
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