Tree has yellow-green flowers from April to May, giving way to two-winged fruits often used by children as helicopters. As a shade-tolerant plant, it is often found in the shade of other trees in the wild. Deciduous tree.

Wood was used in the Middle Ages for making musical instruments. There was a belief that passing a child through the branches would ensure a long life for him or her. Leaves produce a honeydew that White Hairstreak butterflies rather like. Food plant of the caterpillars of the following moths: Winter, Maple Pug, Mocha, Small yellow Wave, Sycamore.

According to Alsation folklore, placing branches of Maple in the house would ensure protection against bats. It would also ensure that any nesting storks were safe from disturbance and their chicks from being killed in their eggs.

Field Maple supports 51 species of wildlife.

Field Maple likes well-drained, moist soil. Doesn't mind exposed, windy sites. However, it won't do well in dense shade or wet. It's good for coastal and chalky areas. Easily raised from fresh seed.

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