By planting a Field Maple, you are directly supporting:
• Pollinators with nectar-rich blossoms in spring.
• Biodiversity by sustaining insect life, birds, and small mammals.
• Carbon capture to reduce emissions and supply clean oxygen.
• Woodland resilience, helping forests adapt and thrive.
• Soil health, with roots that stabilise and enrich the land.
• Pollinator Support – Nectar-rich blossoms provide early food for bees and insects.
• Seasonal Colour – Striking golden foliage in autumn enhances woodland beauty.
• Biodiversity Shelter – Supports hundreds of insects and provides habitat for birds and mammals.
• Carbon Storage – Captures and stores carbon dioxide over its long life.
• Longevity – With lifespans of up to 350 years, Field Maples provide centuries of ecological support.
• Soil Enrichment – Helps stabilise soil and contribute to healthier ecosystems.
• Cultural Value – Traditionally seen as a symbol of balance and endurance in the landscape.
The Field Maple is a tree of harmony—slow to grow, long to live, and generous in its gifts to wildlife and people alike. Its golden autumn leaves brighten the landscape, while its nectar, foliage, and shelter sustain biodiversity year after year. By planting a Field Maple, you are weaving light, balance, and resilience into Ireland’s future forests.
• Botanical Name: Acer campestre
• Irish Tree Name: Mapal
• Lifespan: 150–350 years
• Type: Deciduous broadleaf
• Native to: Ireland & Europe
• Wildlife Benefits: Nectar for pollinators, habitat for birds and mammals, food for insects
• Cultural Significance: Known for its balance, endurance, and golden autumn beauty
Field Maples can live for 150–350 years, providing centuries of ecological and cultural value.
It supports hundreds of insects, provides nectar for pollinators in spring, and offers year-round shelter for birds and mammals.
The Field Maple is the only native maple species in Ireland, admired for its resilience, beauty, and contribution to biodiversity.
Yes. Each Field Maple comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting a Field Maple is a meaningful gift symbolising light, balance, and endurance. The certificate makes it a lasting keepsake.
Your Field Maple will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, chosen for biodiversity and long-term woodland health.
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