Acer campestre 'Postalense' (Postalense Field or Hedge Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | campestre |
| Cultivar | 'Postalense' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 12 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A small tree that is shrubby or mop-headed. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves golden-yellow when young, gradually changing to green. |
| Flower Description | Green flowers in groups of 5. |
| Fruit Description | Flat nutlet to 3 cm. |
Photographs
A young plant at Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario.
