The Field Maple cultivar Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' is an American selection made from established city trees in Ohio in 1953, and introduced to the Netherlands in 1985, where it has become the most popular campestre cultivar.
Description The tree is grows to a height of < 10 m, its crown of short, twiggy branches bearing dense green foliage, turning golden yellow in autumn.More, D. & White, J. (2003). Trees of Britain & Northern Europe. Cassell's, London. The tree is relatively free of mildew.
Cultivation As with the species, 'Elsrijk' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.
Accessions
Europe Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, Surrey, UK. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Ampfield, Hampshire, UK. Acc. nos. 1986.0127, 1986.0128.
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