| Acer campestre | |
| Cultivar: | 'Compactum' |
| Origin: | England |
The Field Maple Acer campestre cultivar 'Compactum' was first described in 1839.
The tree is mop-headed, the crown a mass of tangled branches. Rarely growing to a height of > 3 m, its leaves are similar in shape but slightly smaller than those of the species.[1]
The tree requires assiduous training to restrain its vigorous growth. As with the species, 'Compactum' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.
'Compactum' is also known as Acer campestre 'Nanum'.