Norway+Maple

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Introduction
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Common Name: Norway Maple

Scientific Name: Acer Platanoides (1)

Characteristics: it is a deciduous tree, with a broad, 5-lobed leaf. It is grown as a street and shade tree. It is favored due to its tolerance of poor, compacted soils and urban pollution. (3)

Habitat: Norway Maples are native to eastern and central Europe and southwest Asia, from France east to Russia, north to southern Scandinavia and southeast to northern Iran. They are now commonly found in 13 states in the eastern United States, from Maine to Virginia and west to Wisconsin

Location


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Origins: native to eastern and central Europe and southwest Asia, from France east to Russia, north to southern Scandinavia and southeast to northern Iran. (1)

Current Location: Slightly expanded from origins and North East region of the United States. (1)

Invasive Qualities
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Norway maples are extremely tolerant of poor soil. They are often planted in urban areas and then germinate and spread throughout edges of streets, sidewalks, and properties. Since they are quick growing, they can block other trees and their wood is not especially valuable. (2)

Control
Education – Do not plant in U.S. Removal by hand / Girdling Chemical Herbicide
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