Acer campestre 'Green Column' – A Strong & Elegant Upright Field Maple
Acer campestre 'Green Column' is a narrow, upright cultivar of the native Field Maple, valued for its dense foliage, structured form, and excellent resilience in urban and compact landscapes. With a naturally columnar growth habit, it is an ideal choice for avenue planting, streetscapes, and small gardens, where space is limited but a strong vertical presence is desired. Delivered as a root ball, this tree is ready for planting and quick establishment in various soil conditions.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
- Spring: Bright green, lobed leaves emerge, forming a dense, tidy canopy. Small, yellow-green flowers bloom discreetly, attracting pollinators.
- Summer: The foliage remains deep green and healthy, maintaining a neat, structured appearance with minimal maintenance.
- Autumn: Leaves turn golden-yellow, creating a striking seasonal display before falling.
- Winter: Smooth grey-brown bark provides subtle interest even in the colder months.
Structure & Form
Acer campestre 'Green Column' has a narrow, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for spaces requiring vertical structure. It reaches 8–12m in height but remains compact in width, making it particularly well-suited for streets, driveways, and tight spaces. Unlike broader trees, this variety grows with a naturally uniform, columnar shape, requiring little pruning.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
- Street & Urban Planting – Pollution-resistant and ideal for narrow spaces.
- Small & Formal Gardens – Its upright form makes it perfect for structured landscapes.
- Avenue & Driveway Planting – Creates a strong, elegant visual effect when planted in rows.
- Commercial & Public Spaces – Great for parks, business developments, and residential areas.
- Wildlife-Friendly Gardens – Supports pollinators and birds, enhancing biodiversity.
Growing Conditions & Care
- Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Tolerant of chalky, clay, loamy, or sandy soils; prefers well-drained conditions.
- Hardiness: Fully frost and drought-resistant once established.
- Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning due to its naturally upright and uniform growth.
Why Choose Acer campestre 'Green Column'?
With strong vertical growth, resilience, and seasonal beauty, Acer campestre 'Green Column' is an excellent choice for urban settings, structured gardens, and avenue planting. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability make it a top pick for private and public landscapes.
Perfect Plant Combinations
- Evergreens – Pair with Taxus baccata (English Yew) or Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood) for contrast and structure.
- Flowering Shrubs – Complement with Cornus alba (Red Dogwood) or Viburnum tinus for seasonal color.
- Perennials – Underplant with Heuchera, Hosta, or Geranium for added texture.
- Groundcovers – Use Vinca minor (Periwinkle) or Pachysandra terminalis to create a lush base.
- Other Deciduous Trees – Combine with Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) or Prunus serrulata (Japanese Cherry) for a layered, visually diverse landscape.
Acer campestre 'Green Column' is the perfect solution for structured, space-efficient planting, offering durability, elegance, and strong architectural form in any environment.
