The Field Maple '' Acer campestre'' cultivar 'Compactum' was first described in 1839.

Description

The tree is mop-headed, the crown a mass of tangled branches. Rarely growing to a height of > 3 m, its leaves are similar in shape but slightly smaller than those of the species.More, D. & White, J. (2003). ''Trees of Britain & Northern Europe''. Cassell's, London.

Cultivation

The tree requires assiduous training to restrain its vigorous growth. As with the species, 'Compactum' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.

Synonymy

'Compactum' is also known as ''Acer campestre'' 'Nanum'.

Accessions

Europe

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares (180 acres) accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron. The Gardens are located nor ...

, Ampfield, Hampshire, UK. Acc. nos. 1977.1968, 1977.5384.

References

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