Foliage
Bark
Twig
Flower
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Sapindaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | platanoides |
| Common Name | Norway maple |
| iTree Code | ACPL |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: large rounded crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 feet |
| Spread | 50 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | opposite, simple, 3-5”wide, pointed lobes, wavy edge; milky sap from leaf stem | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | gray/brown and smooth when young. dark & furrowed with age | ||
| Bud | red/green/brown, rounded/plump terminal buds | Bud Arrangement
|
Opposite |
| Twig | current year green, gray/brown with age | ||
| Flower | yellow/green flowers with petals | ||
| Fruit | paired ‘helicopters' (samaras) 2” green to brown, ‘mustache’ shaped | ||
| Fall Color | yellow, brown | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
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 | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Europe, Asia |
| Previous Family | Aceraceae |
| More Information | Visit External Site |