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  • ACER platanoides
    ACER platanoides
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    ACER platanoides

    Commonly known as Norway maple

    Leaves turn clear yellow in autumn
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Europe
    • Deciduous
      Large, broadly ovate, dark green leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long, each with 3-5 lobes, ending in slender, pointed teeth.
    • Yellow
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      25m (80ft)
    • Spread
      15m (50ft)
    • Tree
      Vigorous, spreading tree. Produces small but conspicuous, upright corymbs of flowers in spring followed by brown winged fruits.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Alkaline / Chalk loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      25m (80ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        15m (50ft)
       
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    varieties

    ACER platanoides 'Crimson King'
    Norway maple
    Purple Norway maple, wind tolerant
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    H/Std
    £80.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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