Hedge Maple ..

Price range: $2.75 through $4.00

Hedge maple variety responds well to heavy shearing, allowing it to be shaped into a formal hedge. Samaras are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks and birds. Imperial moth larvae host.

Description

Hedge Maple is native to most of Europe but does well in most of the eastern Unites States and like most nonnative Maple has poor fall color.

Scientific Name: Acer campestre
Zone: 5-8 Click here to find your growing zone.
Mature Height: 25-35 ft
Mature Width: 25-35 ft
Fruit: Winged samara
Flowers: Greenish Yellow, insignificant
Bloom Time: April – May
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil: Organic, rich, well-drained soil
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Flood Tolerance: Moderate
Sun Requirements: Sun or part shade
Fall Color: Yellow to Yellow Green
Wildlife Value: Samara’s are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks and birds. Imperial moth larvae host.

 

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