Species hedge maple
Maple-shaped green color leaves with brown stem and brown trunk.

hedge maple

Acer campestre 'Postelense'

Hedge maple (Acer campestre 'Postelense') is an amazing plant species that is perfect for gardeners looking to create a hedge along their property boundaries. With its dense, evenly spaced foliage and upright growth habit, it can be planted in rows to provide a natural and attractive enclosure. Its attractive yellow-green leaves turn deep reddish-purple hue in the fall. Its roots are not invasive, and it can actually be planted close to pavements and patios without risk of damage. Its compact size also makes it ideal for small gardens and tight spaces. This hardy tree adds year-round interest to the garden and is an outstanding choice for adding structure, color and texture to any landscape.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Yellowish-green Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

green,red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

gold,green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Hedge maple (Acer campestre 'Postelense'), a deciduous tree, requires regular, moderate watering throughout the growing season to ensure good health and growth. During the summer months, water the tree deeply and thoroughly every week, for a total of at least 1” of water per week. Allow the soil to dry out to a depth of 2” before watering again. As autumn approaches and temperatures drop, reduce watering. Water around the roots once or twice a month during cooler months, depending on the weather.

sunlight

Hedge Maple (Acer campestre 'Postelense') requires moderate amounts of sunlight. It should be planted in a spot that is exposed to either full Sun or partial shade. In general, it is best for Hedge Maple to receive at least 4 – 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, with ideally more in the morning, and slightly less in the afternoon. In most areas, particularly those with hot summers, partial shade is the ideal location for Hedge Maple. In areas with particularly hot summers, the shrub may appreciate some relief from the sun in the afternoon hours, especially if the location is particularly exposed.

pruning

For hedge maple (Acer campestre 'Postelense'), pruning should be done twice per year: in early spring and late fall. In early spring, the tree should be pruned to keep its shape and encourage new growth. After the tree has started to leaf out, it is best to prune off any dead, disease or broken branches, as well as any branches that are crossing or growing too close together. In the late fall, prune off any dead, diseased or weak branches, as well as any branches that have grown too long or are growing unattractively. Prune the tree to its desired shape, making sure not to cut too much.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Acer campestre 'Postelense' is in September and October.

Starts Flowering

Hedge maple typically starts flowering in April.

Hardiness Map