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Acer campestre 'Nanum'

Also Known As

  • Acer campestre 'Compacta'
  • Acer campestre 'Nana'
  • Compacta Hedge Maple
  • Dwarf Hedge Maple
  • Nana Dwarf Hedge Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 2"-6'
  • W: 4"-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer campestre 'Nanum' plant details

Acer campestre 'Nanum' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with gold and green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer campestre 'Nanum'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 FT - wide, 2 IN - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, fall color, patio, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer campestre 'Nanum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: humidity and pollution
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Much smaller and more compact than its parent, this densely branched rounded shrub (to 6' x 8') with proportionately smaller 3-5 lobed leaves makes a fine plant for small gardens, containers, or bonsai. S/M
Acer campestre 'Nana' - Dwarf Hedge Maple with a dense branching round growth habit. Deciduous tree with dark green color turning yellow in autumn. Great tree for a small landscape or use as a street tree.
A small dense rounded shrub with tiny leaves. Zone 5.

Gardening facts about Acer campestre 'Nanum' plant

How to Grow Acer campestre 'Nanum'

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
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