Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
-
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
david ward
In German
Feld-Ahorn
david ward
In French
Maple terrain
david ward
In Spanish
arce de campo
david ward
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
david ward
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
david ward
In Polish
Klon polny
david ward
In Latin
Field Maple
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Field Maple and David Ward
Season and care of Field Maple and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Maple and David Ward Physical Information
Field Maple and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and David Ward are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Field Maple and David Ward
Care of Field Maple and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.