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Acer campestre 'Compactum'

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Cultivar
  
'Compactum'

Origin
  
England

Similar
  
Acer campestre 'Carnival', Acer campestre 'Elsrijk', Field maple, Acer griseum

The Field Maple Acer campestre cultivar 'Compactum' was first described in 1839.

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Description

The tree is mop-headed, the crown a mass of tangled branches. Rarely growing to a height of > 3 m, its leaves are similar in shape but slightly smaller than those of the species.

Cultivation

The tree requires assiduous training to restrain its vigorous growth. As with the species, 'Compactum' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.

Synonymy

'Compactum' is also known as Acer campestre 'Nanum'.

Europe

  • Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Ampfield, Hampshire, UK. Acc. nos. 1977.1968, 1977.5384.
  • References

    Acer campestre 'Compactum' Wikipedia