1. Norway Maple Acer platanoides Habitat – native to Europe – widely naturalized in the United States – hardy to zone 3 Habit and Form – medium to large shade tree – deciduous – rounded crown, densely branched – typically 40' to 60' tall, but can reach 90' – often wider than tall when open grown – grows rapidly when young – medium-coarse texture

2. Norway Maple Acer platanoides Summer Foliage – opposite, 5-lobed leaves, 4" to 7" across – uniform dark green color – milky sap visible when petiole is broken Autumn Foliage – often colors late (end of October) – can be a good, uniform yellow

3. Norway Maple Acer platanoides Flowers – blooms in April – numerous small, yellow-green flowers – showy, especially for early spring Fruit – samaras, 1.5" to 2" long – turn green to tan

4. Norway Maple Acer platanoides Bark – greyish-black – shallow ridges and furrows Culture – adaptable to many soils – easily transplanted – full sun is best – tolerant of urban conditions for a maple