ACER

Platanoides

Norway Maple

FEATURES:

This is a magnificent, fast growing maple, that has a handsome shape and beautiful green foliage. The large, five-lobed leaves, turn golden and occasionally red in Autumn.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

15 metres x 15 metres

SHAPE:

Broad rounded crown

FOLIAGE:

Very large, green palmate leaves, changing in Autumn to yellows and occasionally red in autumn.

FLOWERS:

Yellow-green flowers are produced in early spring before the new leaves emerge.

COMMENTS:

Suitable for parks or larger gardens where shade may be needed. Tolerant to pollution. Grows well in full sun or part shade.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.