Flag of Germany Thematic route "Discover the secrets of the forest" QR. The Field maple Listen to the information here! A common tree in such areas is the Field maple or scientifically Acer campestre.The field maple is a species related to maple, being part of the same Acer species, which can reach up to 18 m in height, exceptionally up to 25 m.The stem is usually crooked, with many knots and the bark is grayish-brown with whitish spots, it looks sprinkled with lime.The leaves are small, 6 to 9 cm, and the petiole contains a milk-colored juice.The longevity of the field maple is about 100 years. Did you know that... The Acer species comprises about 100 species of trees and shrubs.The most favorable soils for Field maple are alluvial soils. Partnerships