Acer campestre 'Silver Celebration' (v)
field maple 'Silver Celebration'
Deciduous, round-headed tree about 7m tall, an offspring of 'Carnival' with mid to dark green, 5-lobed leaves edged creamy-white, that are said to be sun-scorch resistant and turn rich yellow in autumn. Bears clusters of green flowers in spring followed by greenish winged fruits that age to red in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green Cream White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream White | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Suitable for chalky soils. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pruning group 1, if necessary, from late autumn to midwinter only
Pests
May be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus
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