A medium-sized tree and the only variety of Acer that is native to the UK. It has a shaggy, bushy canopy which provides a more natural, rural appearance to its surroundings. In late spring it develops dark green leaves which are softer and less pointed than most Acers. Like many rural trees, it is an important food source for many insects and birds.

As summer draws to a close, its leaves melt into a deep shade of bronzed honey, providing a wonderful display of colour. Of all the native trees here in the UK, the Field Maple certainly has the most pronounced autumn character.

Although ideal as a hedging and forestry plant, it is a very practical tree with numerous applications. It will happily embrace our coastal areas, coping with the salt air and exposure to strong winds. It tolerates urban city problems too, dealing with compaction and pollution remarkably well.