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Acer platanoides

Norway Maple

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 15m

Width:

11 - 15m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade Full Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

High

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Tolerant

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

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Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.

Management Notes

  • Known to naturalize or become invasive in certain regions
  • Surface roots may heave sidewalks
  • Prone to girdling roots
  • Shallow roots and dense canopy pose challenges for growing grass underneath

Cultivars 

Cleveland, Columnarbroad, Columnare, Crimson King, Conzam, Crimson Sentry, Deborah, Dummondii, Emerald Queen, Ezestre, Fairview, Globosum, Jade Glen, Medzam, Pond, Princeton Gold, Royal Red, Schwedlerii, Summershade, Superform