Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
  
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
  
Desert, Dry areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
  
Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
  
Light Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
  
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
  
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
  
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
  
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
  
एमु बुश
  
In German
Feld-Ahorn
  
Emu Bush
  
In French
Maple terrain
  
Emu Bush
  
In Spanish
arce de campo
  
Emu Bush
  
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
  
emu Μπους
  
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
  
Emu de Bush
  
In Polish
Klon polny
  
Emu Bush
  
In Latin
Field Maple
  
Emu Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Myoporaceae
  
Genus
Acer
  
Eremophila
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myoporeae
  
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Field Maple and Emu Bush
Season and care of Field Maple and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Maple and Emu Bush Physical Information
Field Maple and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Emu Bush are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Field Maple and Emu Bush
Care of Field Maple and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.