Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
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
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Simple |
Bark | gray/brown and smooth when young. dark & furrowed with age |
Bud | red/green/brown, rounded/plump terminal buds |
Bud Arrangement
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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
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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 |
No |
Species Status
Nebraska Native |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | Europe, Asia |
Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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