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Acer platanoides and cvs. (Norway maple)

Acer platanoides Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Acer platanoides and cvs. AY-sir plat-an-OY-deez Common Name: Norway maple Genus: Acer
This vigorous maple has large, broadly ovate, dark green leaves that turn yellow or red in autumn. It is invasive in some areas.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Numerous cultivars exist.
 Care: Provide full sun to part shade and moist but well-drained soil.
 Problems: All Norway maples self-seed heavily and may present problems to neighboring plants as they out-compete them for water and nutrients.
Height Over 30 ft.
Spread Over 30 ft.
Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower;Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Maintenance Low
Bloom Time Early Spring; Spring
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Roadside
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Trees

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