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Field Maple Tree 'Acer Campestre' (2-3ft)

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RRP: 19.99
Price: 14.99 
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Quantity 3+
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Potted Field Maple Tree - Description

  • Field Maple Tree
  • Single Tree
  • Variety: Acer Campestre
  • Medium to Large Native Irish Tree
  • Potted Trees
  • Current Tree Size: 80 - 100cm
  • Pot Size: 5 Litre
  • Form: Well Stemmed
  • Good Autumn Colour

Delivery - Important Note - Please Read

  • We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
  • Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item

Potted Field Maple Tree - Characteristics

  • Medium sized deciduous tree
  • Foliage: Deep green, oblong leaves, bluntly lobed
  • Foliage turns yellow & red in Autumn
  • Habit: Spreading, dome spaced canopy
  • Bark: Fissures & flaky
  • Mature size: 20m tall
  • Deciduous tree, they lose their leaves in Winter
  • Prefers a moist, alkaline soil
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Very hardy tree

Field Maple Tree - Uses

  • Ideal for large gardens
  • Excellent specimen tree
  • Grow in natural gardens & wildlife areas
  • Common in native hedgerows

Field Maple Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

  • Potted trees can be planted all year round
  • The traditional planting season is between Spetember & April
  • Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen

Positioning Trees

  • Position in sun or partial shade
  • Soil: Fertile soil with good drainage
  • pH: Prefers alkaline soils
  • When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
  • Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
  • Level off the soil around the plants
  • Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
  • Replace cane with larger stake when required

After Care

  • Water before & after planting
  • Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
  • Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
  • Avoid strimming around the base of trees

Field Maple Tree - Quick Facts

  • The sap of the field maple can be used to make maple syrup
  • Trees can live up to 350 years
  • The field maple has 51 dependent insect species
  • Field maple wood is a popular choice in wood turning
  • The harp can be made from field maple timber
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water

Shipping Options & Rates

FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

  • Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
    • Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
    • Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
    • Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This services comes with email tracking
  • 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
    • Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
    • Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This is a non-trackable service

MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)

  • Standard International Courier
    • Cost is €10
    • UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg

WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE

  • Standard International Courier
    • Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
    • Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries

Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries

  • Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
  • Delivery is to kerbside only
  • If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
  • Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
  • Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
  • It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
  • Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
  • Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)

International Delivery Prices & Times

  • Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
  • We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded

Terms

  • The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
  • All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
  • We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
  • * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
    • Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
  • ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
  • *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
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