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Acer campestre Carnival - Maple

Acer campestre Carnival
Field maple

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Small tree delivered as a sapling, straight and with numerous branches almost along its entire height. Approximately 160 cm (63in), slightly taller than indicated in the description. Delivered with a root ball without a plastic pot, wrapped in a filament made of natural material (I had chosen the plastic-free delivery option). Good rooting. The packaging includes a cardboard filament padding that effectively surrounds and protects the branches. A lovely young plant, I am excited to see it take its place. Its beautifully variegated leaves will have a stunning effect in a partially shaded corner.

Jean-François, 27/09/2022

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Small-sized variety of field maple that develops variegated white and pink foliage. It can grow as a small tree on a high stem or as a large bush with a rounded and compact habit, very distinctive with its tender green lobed leaves, widely bordered with cream-white. Its young shoots are reddish and create shades ranging from salmon pink to very light pink on the lower leaves. Its slow growth and small development make it particularly suitable for creating bright hedges that require little maintenance, or for decorating small gardens and narrow spaces. Its variegated foliage is more sensitive to intense sunlight, so plant it in partial shade. Otherwise, it is a hardy and robust species that can be planted in well-drained soils that are not too dry and not too wet.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
5 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Acer campestre 'Carnival' is a small-sized variety of field maple with variegated white and pink foliage. It forms a small tree on a high stem or a large bush with a rounded and compact habit, unique with its soft green lobed leaves, broadly edged with cream-white. Its reddish young shoots punctuate its luxuriant mass like a flowering and come in shades of salmon pink to very light pink on the lower leaves, adding more colour and depth to the whole. Its slow growth and small size make it particularly suitable for creating bright hedges requiring little maintenance or for the ornamentation of small gardens and narrow spaces. Its variegated foliage is more sensitive to scorching sun, so plant it in a semi-shaded location, benefiting from morning sun. Otherwise, it is a hardy and robust species that can be planted in well-drained soils that are not too dry and not too moist.

 

Originally from Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa, Acer campestre is a forest tree rather than a field tree. 'Carnival' is a horticultural variety of small size, highly sought after for its variegated pink and cream foliage. Slow-growing, it will reach an average size of 5m (16ft) in all directions, if not pruned. Its habit is rounded and compact. This species can live for well over a century. Over time, this species can develop multiple intertwined trunks, each carrying a dense canopy. Its deciduous green foliage is slightly satin-like and is composed of small leaves, measuring 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in) long, with 3 to 5 lobes with a very wide cream-white margin. Milky sap often oozes from the leaves of this species. In autumn and with the onset of cold weather, the foliage turns yellow-orange. Discreet flowering takes place in spring, at the same time as the leaves emerge. The small flowers are yellow-green and grouped in corymbs. Winged fruits, often reddish, called samaras, then form. The wings of this fruit are opposite, perfectly aligned.

The field maple forms the hardest wood that can be found in this genus. Its bark is pale grey and fissured. The branches of young subjects often show a corky, ribbed, insulating, and channelled bark, used for making perches for poultry. It should be noted that when it grows near to Acer monspessulanum (Montpellier maple), the two species hybridise very easily.

The field maple is easy to grow. It thrives in any ordinary soil, even limestone, as long as it is deep enough. The 'Carnival' variety is decorative throughout the growing season with its variegated white and pink foliage and will be ideal in the centre of a mass of shrubs and perennials with purple foliage and pink flowers. It can also be planted in a rural hedge with deciduous spindles, Carpinus 'Orange Retz', Cotinus, hawthorns, ornamental apple trees or its cousin, the Montpellier maple. Plant shade-loving perennials (lamium, Epimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger') at its base to enjoy its beautiful bark and flamboyant autumn colours.

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Acer campestre Carnival - Maple (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 5 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time April
Inflorescence Corymb
Fruit colour green

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with white

Botanical data

Genus

Acer

Species

campestre

Cultivar

Carnival

Family

Aceraceae

Other common names

Field maple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1000171

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Planting and care

Plant in spring or autumn in any deep soil, preferably with a limestone tendency, in a sunny or partially shaded position. Once well established, it does not require watering in summer and requires no maintenance. Beware of strong winds. Keep the soil moist during the first two summers after planting. Mulching can be beneficial in maintaining soil moisture.

Planting period

Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Deep, well cultivated.

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not essential, but this tree tolerates it well if done after leaf fall, outside of the coldest periods. Remove dead wood in spring.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time October to December
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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