Field maple and Tatar maple are often considered for the same spot in the garden (screening, specimen, pollinator friendly). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Acer campestre 4.5 m × 3 m after 10 years
A native, undemanding small to medium tree that copes with drought, lime and clay, city air and hard clipping, and turns a good yellow in autumn. Left…
Acer tataricum 3.5 m × 2.5 m after 10 years
A tough native small tree or large multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded crown and unlobed, toothed leaves that fits into small gardens too.…
Tatar maple is hardier: down to -40 °C, against -29 °C for Field maple.
Field maple is cheaper: about €9.10 at the size usually planted, against about €14 for Tatar maple.
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Feature
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Field maple
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Tatar maple
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Small tree | Small tree |
| Size after 10 years | 4.5 m × 3 m | 3.5 m × 2.5 m |
| Ultimate size | 8–15 m × 8–11 m | 4.5–9 m × 4.5–8 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | Slow |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Clay, Calcareous |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | April–May, green, yellow | April–June, white, green |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High | High |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Planting distance | 600 cm | 400 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) | no data |
| Typical price | approx. €9.10 | approx. €14 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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