Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides, also known as the Norway Maple is large fast-growing tree. It has characteristic bright green 5-lobed leaves that turn yellow in autumn.

Pale green flowers appear in early spring, ahead of the leaves, and fall as winged seeds in the autumn.

Acer platanoides maple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Acer platanoides is easy to grow, but does best in a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. It will tolerate city pollution.

Acer platanoides has a wide climate range, and is native from western Europe to western Asia, and north into Scandanavia. It is very cold-hardy.

Acer platanoides characteristics

What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Acer platanoides?Beginner
Which awards has Acer platanoides received?RHS AGM (former) - 1993
Attractive featuresAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
PruningLight prune
Growth rateFast
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining siteAir pollution
When is Acer platanoides in flower?April
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tintsYellow
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 26-Jun-2022.

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