The Norway
Maple is a medium-sized tree native to Europe has large, mid-green leaves and pairs
of winged fruits. It is widely planted in cities and suburbs as a shade and
street tree for its fast growth, pleasing form, attractive foliage and its
durability in urban conditions. It is a deciduous tree typically growing 40-50’
tall with a dense, symmetrical, rounded crown. Leaves (to 7” across) have five
sharply pointed lobes and resemble those of sugar maple. Leaf stems exude a
milky sap when cut. The leaves turn yellow in the autumn. Small yellow flowers
in erect clusters (corymbs) appear in spring before the foliage. Flowers give
way to paired seeds with horizontally spreading wings (samaras to 2” long). Easily
grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Best in full sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Tolerant of heat and
drought. Generally tolerant of many urban pollutants. Hardy in zones 3-7.
Growing
Instructions for the Norway Maple
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. 1. Soak the seeds in water
for several hours. 2. Put the seeds in a ziplock bag. 3. Put the bag in the
refrigerator and leave it there for 4 months. 4. The seeds like moist,
well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand,
perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. 5. Sow the seeds on the soil. 6.
Cover the seeds with a layer of soil that is 1/4 of an inch thick. 7. Water the
soil so that it is moist but not wet. 8. When the seedlings are a few inches
tall, they can be transplanted.
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