Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Sapindaceae |
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| Genus | Acer |
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| Species | platanoides |
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| Common Name | Norway maple |
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| iTree Code | ACPL |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: large rounded crown |
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| Height | 60 feet |
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| Spread | 50 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | opposite, simple, 3-5”wide, pointed lobes, wavy edge; milky sap from leaf stem |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | gray/brown and smooth when young. dark & furrowed with age |
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| Bud | red/green/brown, rounded/plump terminal buds |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | current year green, gray/brown with age |
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| Flower | yellow/green flowers with petals |
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| Fruit | paired ‘helicopters' (samaras) 2” green to brown, ‘mustache’ shaped |
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| Fall Color | yellow, brown |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 4a |
Min | 5.0 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 7a |
Max | 8.0 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Tolerant |
Moderate |
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Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Europe, Asia |
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| Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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