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Acer Campestre 'Miyabei'

State Street Maple

Acer campestre ‘Miyabei’ is a distinctive selection of hedge maple valued for its large, thick, glossy leaves and strong, upright growth habit. Compared to typical Acer campestre, the foliage is noticeably broader and more substantial, giving the tree a bold, healthy appearance through the growing season. Leaves emerge fresh green in spring and turn clear yellow to yellow-orange in fall.

‘Miyabei’ develops a dense, rounded to upright crown with excellent branch structure and good wind resistance. It is slower growing than many maples but extremely durable, making it a reliable long-term landscape tree.

This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a wide range of soils, including clay and alkaline soils, provided drainage is adequate. It is tolerant of heat, drought once established, urban pollution, and pruning. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.

Mature size:



Height: 30–40 ft



Width: 25–35 ft



Ideal for shade trees, street and park plantings, windbreaks, and large residential landscapes, Acer campestre ‘Miyabei’ is prized for its toughness, bold foliage, and dependable performance.

Plant type
Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree
Height
35-50'
Width
15-20'
Hardiness zones
5–8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Spring, Summer
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Yellow
Attracts
Bees
Soil
Loamy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Street Tree
Shape
Broad Upright, Rounded
Bark
Corky
Drought tolerant
Yes
10-year height
10'
10-year width
15'