98-015 | Arboretum

Acer platinoides "Emerald Lustre"

Family: Aceraceae

Origin: Continental Europe from Norway south

Common Name: Emerald Lustre Norway Maple

Location: Homestead between schoolhouse entry and greenhouse

Number in accession: 1

Notes: Donation by Miles Avenue School-Kindergarten 1998

This 35 inch Norway maple provides overall benefits of: $134 every year.

CRITIQUE

Norway maples have invasive traits that enable them to spread aggressively. While these trees have demonstrated invasive traits, there is insufficient supporting research to declare them so pervasive that they cannot be recommended for any planting sites. Review of risks should be undertaken before selecting these trees for planting sites. Norway maple is known for its tolerance of urban conditions, but it often becomes a weedy plant through self-seeding.

Norway Maple

Catalogue A#0098-015 H2

GPS 45D 43' 57" N / 108D 37' 20" W

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: Non-native
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 40-50 feet
Mature Width: 35-50 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5 (Chicago), Zone 6, Zone 7
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Moderately Tolerant
       Drought Conditions: Tolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Planting Considerations: Aggressive, Commonly planted
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color
       Season of Interest: Mid spring, Early fall, Mid fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Yellow
       Shape or Form: Round
       Growth Rate: Fast