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    Acer platanoides - Wikipedia

    • Acer platanoides, commonly known as the Norway maple, is a species of maple native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia, from Spain east to Russia, north to southern Scandinavia and southeast to northern Iran. It was introduced to North America in the mid-1700s as a shade tree. It is a member of the family Sapindaceae. … See more

    Description

    Acer platanoides is a deciduous tree, growing to 20–30 m (65–100 ft) tall with a trunk up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in diameter, and … See more

    Classification and identification

    The Norway maple is a member (and is the type species) of the section Platanoidea Pax, characterised by flattened, disc-shaped seeds and the shoots and leaves containing milky sap. Other related species in this secti… See more

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    Cultivation and uses

    The wood is hard, yellowish-white to pale reddish, with the heartwood not distinct; it is used for furniture and woodturning. Norway maple sits ambiguously between hard and soft maple with a Janka hardness of 1,010 lbf or 4,50… See more

    Cultivars

    Many cultivars have been selected for distinctive leaf shapes or colorations, such as the dark purple of 'Crimson King' and 'Schwedleri', the variegated leaves of 'Drummondii', the light green of 'Emerald Queen', an… See more

    Natural enemies

    The larvae of a number of species of Lepidoptera feed on Norway maple foliage. Ectoedemia sericopeza, the Norway maple seedminer, is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. The larvae emerge from eggs laid on the … See more

    External links

    • Acer platanoides - information, genetic conservation units and related resources. European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN)
    • Portrait of the Earth: Acer platanoides (Norway maple) — with winter … See more

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    Norway Maple: History, Bark, leaves, Size, Lifespan – …

    May 31, 2024 · Learn about Norway maple, a native European and Asian tree introduced to North America in the 1700s. Find out its physical characteristics, growing conditions, uses, and how to distinguish it from sugar maple.

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  5. Extension at the University of Minnesota
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    Norway maple - Extension at the University of Minnesota

    Norway maple is a non-native tree that can out-compete sugar maple in woodlands. Learn how to identify it by its bark, leaves, flowers and seeds, and how to report it to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

  6. Treehugger
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    Thing to Consider When Planting A Norway Maple

    Feb 5, 2019 · Norway maple is a fast-growing, hardy, and attractive tree, but it can also be invasive, shade-producing, and harmful to other plants. Learn about its benefits and drawbacks, and how to decide if it's suitable for your landscape.

  7. University of Maryland Extension
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    Norway Maple | University of Maryland Extension

  8. Urban Forestry Outreach and Research (UFOR)
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    NORWAY MAPLE - ACER PLATANOIDES | The UFOR …

    Learn about the characteristics, habitat, uses, and problems of Norway maple, a non-native and invasive tree species in Minnesota. Find out why it is regulated and how to avoid planting it.

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    Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) - Woodland Trust

    Learn about Norway maple, a non-native tree introduced in the 17th century, and its features, uses and threats. Find out how to identify it and where to see it in the UK.

  10. allaboutmapletrees.com
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    Norway Maple Facts: Top 8 – AllAboutMapleTrees.com

    Learn about the native range, introduction, appearance, growth, wood uses, cultivars, and invasive impacts of Norway maple (Acer platanoides), a large deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. Find out how to distinguish it from …