Red Tipped Field Maple

A beautiful cultivar of the common field maple, Acer campestre Red Shine is an exceptionally diverse small to medium sized tree. It does well in almost any location, big or small, wet or dry; it's particularly good in an urban garden where it is very resilient to air pollution, and its light roots won't damage paths or foundations. Its best trait, however, is the brilliant colour of its fresh leaves: a beautiful scarlet-red, slowly changing to light, then dark green. It can easily be pruned into a small hedge or into a topiary shape for smaller gardens.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Prefers well drained, not too dry
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Season of Interest: Summer leaves, autumn colour
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 25ft (8m) Spread: 13ft (4m)