Field maple
Captured from the historical species datasheet.
At a glance
Scientific nameAcer campestre
Trade / common nameField maple
FamilyAceraceae
RegionWestern Europe · Eastern Europe · Northern Europe · North America
Distribution
In the U.K., it is native to Cumbria and Durham and south from there, but not Scotland or Ireland. Found throughout mainland Europe except Greece, Norway and Sweden, and Northern Russia and west through Asia Minor to the Caspian sea.
Uses
Brush backs & handles, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Joinery, Paneling , Turnery, Woodenware
Countries & Distribution
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Wood images
Linked historical images associated with this species record.
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Brush backs & handles, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Joinery, Paneling , Turnery, Woodenware
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Appearance
Heartwood color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Tan
White to cream
Light tan
Weathers and ages to a light tan color. Sometimes treated with chemicals to produce Harewood, an attractive silver-gray color with tan streaks
Sapwood Color
Historical source observations are shown separately; differences may reflect source, geography, test condition or publication.
White
Color not distinct from heartwood
Luster
High
High, especially on quartered surfaces
Uses & Applications
Common Uses
Brush backs & handles, Decorative veneer, Furniture , Joinery, Paneling , Turnery, Woodenware
Product Sources
The only type of maple that is native to Britain, the tree is too small to yield timber for commercial consumption. The wood is similar to Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), but it is hard. Supply of Field maple is scarce.
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