Acer platanoides - Norway maple

 

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' at corner of Manderino Library (2003), Acer platanoides in front of Frich Biological Science Building (2003)

 

 

Acer Platanoides ‘Crimson King’

Cultivar of Norway Maple

Family: Aceraceae

Range: Generally regarded to be the same as its species.

Habitat: Tolerant of a wide range of soils. This species grows best in full sun to partial

shade on well-drained soils. It is able to tolerant drought and many urban pollutants; does not grow well under humid conditions of the southern United States.

Origin: Not native to North America.

Lifespan: Average: 50 to 150 years; varies depending upon immediate

conditions and could be shorter or even slightly longer.

Size: 35 to 45 ft. tall and 25 to 30 ft. wide at maturity.

Reproduction: Dioecious; reproducing by a double winged samara.

Common Uses: Ornamental tree for the landscape and shade; generally identical to the

species.

Interesting Facts: Less cold-hardy than other cultivars of this species and is generally

more susceptible to disease than most others in its family. This is a red-leaved cultivar which is noted for its rich maroon leaves and purple samaras.

Acer Platanoides

Norway Maple

Family: Aceraceae

Range in the United States: See the following website for more information:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ST028 then click on the range map.

Habitat: Found in deciduous forests where it grows best on moist, adequately drained,

deep, fertile soils. Relatively optimum growth is achieved on sandy soils or soils high in lime or clay content.

Origin: Not native to North America, is a native of Europe.

Lifespan: Maximum of 150 years.

Size: 40-50 ft. tall (max. may exceed 90 ft), 30-45 ft. wide.

Reproduction: Dioecious; reproducing by a double winged samara.

Common Uses: It is widely planted throughout much of North America, especially along

urban streets and in yards primarily as an ornamental shade tree.

Interesting Facts: Leaf will exude milky white sap from the petiole when detached.

Relies on insects for pollination. This species leafs out and produces seeds earlier than other maples. Large numbers of ornamental cultivars are available for this species. In many areas it escapes into surrounding forest and woodlands, where it may become invasive.

Additional Information may be found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/acepla/all.html

 

Fact Sheet for this species at Virginia Tech's dendrology website