Field maple

Acer campestre L.

Family: Sapindaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

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Preparation

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Hazard type

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Hazard route

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How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

Dogs, cats and horses: no verdict found for field maple, so it is not assessed (not a clearance). For context only, ASPCA lists a different maple, red maple (Acer rubrum), as toxic to horses (wilted leaves most dangerous) and non-toxic to dogs and cats. Whether field maple behaves like red maple was not found in any of our sources.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 5a-8b per NC State Plant Toolbox; RHS H6 per RHS (hardy throughout UK and northern Europe)
Light: Full sun to part shade (RHS); NC State lists full sun (6+ hours) in its attributes but its description also mentions part shade.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: US: 25-35 ft tall and 25-35 ft wide per NC State (species); UK: over 12 m tall, 4-8 m spread, 10-20 years to reach that, per RHS (species); FR: never more than 15 m per ONF (species)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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