About
Acer campestre 'Silver Celebration' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of around 7 meters. This cultivar is derived from 'Carnival' and features mid to dark green leaves with five lobes, bordered by a creamy-white margin. The foliage is noted for its resistance to sun scorch and transforms into a vibrant yellow in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of green flowers, which are succeeded by greenish winged fruits that mature to a reddish hue in autumn.
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
- Sand, Loam, Chalk, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, 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, if necessary, from late autumn to midwinter only
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in late winter or 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 tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus