Norway maple A much under planted tree. Introduced to this country from eastern Europe in the 17th century, Acer platanoides is a large, vigorous, deciduous tree, broad and spreading with a very dense canopy. Clusters of scented, yellow flowers borne on bare branches turn to paired winged seeds (samaras) in autumn; the wings of the samara lie in an almost straight line. The leaves are the classic 5-pointed maple shape, green, turning mainly yellow, and occasionally red, in autumn. The Norway Maple is a fast-growing tree which tolerates shade well, and also tolerates urban pollution. We like this tree. Site: Tolerates exposureSoil: Any reasonably well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of Interest: Spring, autumnHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 82’ (25m) Spread: 40’ (12m)