Family: Aceraceae
Scientific Name: Acer platanoides
Common Name: Norway Maple
| Description | A very large tree that has become an invasive plant in many areas of the USA. The cultivars (which there many) are a better choice. |
| Pronunciation | (A-sir)(plat-an-OI-dez) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Trees Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | aveage |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | greenish yellow, borne in corymbs, not very ornamental |
| Fruit | winged samar, spread to almost 180 degrees |
| Leaves | green, fall yellow |
| Dimensions | 40-50 feet or greater by 2/3 spread (HS) |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #242-The Gardener's Guide to Growing Maples (James G. Harris) |
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