Acer platanoides

Invasive seedling plants providing plenty of flammable material in non-cultivated sites.

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Common Name Norway maple
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native No
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 6
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single
Bark Furrowed
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green Red; Yellow; White & Green
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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