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Maple, Norway
Acer platanoides |
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Tall, broad-crowned, densely-foliaged trees native to Europe and
western Asia. Norway maples grow into stately trees that cast dense
shade. |
Height: 50’
Crown Spread: 30’
Growth Rate: moderate
Flowers: showy clusters of bright greenish-yellow
flowers
Foliage: dark green leaves that remain green well
into fall and then turn yellow
Fruit: samara, two-winged fruit
Soil: tolerates a wide variety of soils, but does
best with the addition of manure or other organic matter, avoid compacted
soil
Water: medium
Sun: full
Problems: subject to sunscald when young
Comments: Avoid purple-leafed varieties as they are
sensitive to Salida’s alkaline soils. These trees need plenty
of room.
Street Tree: suitable |
