About
Acer campestre 'Queen Elizabeth' is a robust and compact tree with a relatively narrow form. Its branches grow upward at approximately a 45-degree angle. The foliage consists of three- or five-lobed leaves that are larger and darker than those of the standard species, displaying a buttery yellow hue in the fall. Small, green flowers are produced, which are followed by the characteristic winged fruits.
About the genus
Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Suitable for chalky soils. See tree cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews when young, and to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus