YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Hedge Maple
Catalogue A# 0099-018 Z38
GPS 45D 43' 46" N / 108D 37' 24" W
Acer campestre
Family: Aceraceae
Origin: Europe, Near East, Africa
Common name: Hedge Maple
Location: West of Wolf building just before Wolverine Junction
Number in accession: (8) original (4) existing
Curator's note: Varying degrees of shapes and sizes
This 15 inch Maple provides overall benefits of: $122 every year
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: Non-native
Size Range: Medium tree (25-40 feet)
Mature Height: 25-35 feet
Mature Width: 25-35 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Prefers
Salt Spray: Tolerant
Soil Salt: Intolerant
Drought Conditions: Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Intolerant
Planting Considerations: Aggressive, Commonly planted
Ornamental Interest: Fall color
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Round
Growth Rate: Moderate
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Birds, Insect pollinators, Small mammal
CRITIQUE
Hedge maples have invasive traits that enable them to spread aggressively. While these trees have demonstrated invasive traits, there is insufficient supporting research to declare them so pervasive that they cannot be recommended for any planting sites. Review of risks should be undertaken before selecting these trees for planting sites. Hedge maple is a broad-rounded tree that is useful as a specimen or, in groups, as a hedge. It can tolerate part shade, especially when young, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively salt-tolerant, so it can be used near sidewalks and driveways. The leaves turn greenish yellow in fall.
