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.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

11-year bare-root tree £45.00
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season
22-year pot-grown tree £75.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for 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

Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS 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
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tintsYellow
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 26-Jun-2022.

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