Native trees / Medium trees / Field maple
| Family name | Maple |
|---|---|
| Latin family name | Aceraceae |
| Type of tree | Deciduous, and native |
| Average height | 8-14m |
| Leaf size | 7cm wide and up to 10cm long |
| Leaf colour | Dark green and rich golden yellow in autumn |
| Leaf bursts | not available |
| Flower size | not available |
| Flower colour | not available |
| Flower bursts | Spring |
| Fruit size | not available |
| Fruit colour | Green to crimson |
| Fruit bursts | Early autumn |
| Soil type/enviromental conditions | Tolerant of most conditions, including shade, but dislikes strongly acidic soils. Widely planted in parks and streets. |
| Tree lore and folklore | Culpepper recommends a concoction of leaves or bark for ‘strengthening the liver’. |
