Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
platanoides
ID:
515552

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1055 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514884



Common Names

  • Norway Maple
  • Plane-tree Maple
  • Common Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer dieckii (Pax) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer fallax Pax [unknown]
  • Acer laciniatum (Aiton) Borkh. ex Tratt. [unknown]
  • Acer lactescens Pers. [unknown]
  • Acer laetum cordifolium R.Uechtr. & Sint. [unknown]
  • Acer lobelii dieckii Pax [unknown]
  • Acer lobergii Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer palmatifidum Tausch ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Acer platanifolium Stokes [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides drummondii J.Drumm. ex Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides drummondii (Drummond ex Schwer.) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides erectum A.D.Slavin [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides laciniatum Aiton [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides meyeringii Geerinck [unknown]
  • Acer reitenbachii Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer rotundum Dulac [unknown]
  • Acer schwedleri K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer vitifolium Opiz ex Tausch. [unknown]
  • Euacer acutifolium Opiz [unknown]
  • Euacer platanoides Opiz [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides macrocarpum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides palmipartitum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides crispum Spach [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides variegatum Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides aureovariegatum Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides lobatum Aiton [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides pubescens Hayne ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides commune Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides pseudotruncatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides rubrum Herder [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides rubrum (Herder) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides productum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides coloratum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides incumbens Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides palmatifidum Tausch [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides cuneatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides cucullatum (G.Nicholson) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides aureomarginatum Pax [unknown]
  • Acer dieckii integrilobum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer dieckii monstrosum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides acuminatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides incumbens (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides nanum (G.Nicholson) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides columnare Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides adspersum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides latifolium Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides rufescens Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides globosum (G.Nicholson) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides laetum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides coloratum (Pax) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides schwedleri (K.Koch) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides nanum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides columnare Carrière [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides cucullatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides albovariegatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides buntzleri Wittm. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides decussatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides globosum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides heterophyllum-variegatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides lactescens G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides palmatum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides purpureum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides reitenbachii G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides schwedleri K.Koch [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides reitenbachii (G.Nicholson) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides albescens Dippel ex Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides bicolor Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides albovariegatum (G.Nicholson) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides puckleri Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides pictum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides buntzleri (Wittm.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides bullatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides undulatum (Dippel) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides roseobullatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides undulatum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides variegatum (Loudon) Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides dissectum J.Jacq. ex Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides lorbergii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides cucullatum (G.Nicholson) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides laciniatum (Aiton) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides argutum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides plicatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides heterophyllum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides irregulare Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides dilaceratum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides albodentatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides hederifolium Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides stollii Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides minimum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides pygmaeum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer platanoides platanoides [unknown]

Description

Acer platanoides (also called 'Norway Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It has a rounded crown, with five-lobed leaves that turn yellow or orange in the fall. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acer platanoides is a species of maple tree that is native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used for timber and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer platanoides sub. turkestanicum (Pax) P.C.DeJong

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer platanoides has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in early spring. Its seeds are small, winged, and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer platanoides is a deciduous tree native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and the seed should be sown in a sterile medium in the spring.

Where to Find Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides is native to Europe and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Acer platanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer platanoides?

Acer platanoides

What is the common name of Acer platanoides?

Norway Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer platanoides?

Woodlands, forest margins, and mountain slopes

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References