Family: Sapindaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. pl. 2:1055. 1753
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Acer
Vegetable: False
Observations: Europe to C. Asia and Pakistan
Description
The Norway Maple, scientifically named Acer platanoides, is an elegant and versatile deciduous tree hailing from a wide geographical range that includes Europe, Central Asia, and Pakistan. Known for its robust nature, this tree has garnered popularity in various parts of the world due to its adaptability to different climates and soils.
First described in 1753 by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, its species documentation can be found in the seminal work “Species Plantarum.” The Norway Maple is a proud member of the Sapindaceae family, a family known for its economically and ecologically significant species.
The Norway Maple is easily recognizable by its broad, dense canopy and large, lobed leaves, which undergo a stunning transformation in autumn, turning into vibrant hues of yellow and sometimes orange. This characteristic makes it a favored choice for ornamental planting in urban environments, providing ample shade and esthetic appeal.
Aside from its visual allure, Acer platanoides also possesses resilient qualities that enable it to thrive in less-than-ideal urban settings, including polluted air, compacted soil, and restricted rooting space. Consequently, it is commonly seen lining streets and adorning parks. However, it’s important to note that in some regions, its robust growth can outcompete native species, leading to ecological concerns.
Throughout its native range, the Norway Maple supports a variety of wildlife. The tree flowers in early spring, producing clusters of small, yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators such as bees. Its winged seeds, known as samaras, are a food source for birds and small mammals.
In summary, the Norway Maple combines beauty, adaptability, and hardiness, making it a remarkable specimen for both natural landscapes and urban settings. Care should be taken in managing its spread to balance its benefits with ecological preservation.
Common Names
Nld: noorse esdoorn
Eng: norway maple, plane, norway maple variety
Lav: parastä klava
Dan: spids-løn, spidsbladet løn
Deu: spitz-ahorn, spitzahorn
Ita: acero riccio
Por: bordo-da-noruega, sicômoro-bastardo, sicômoro-falso, ácer-da-noruega
Swe: skogslönn, lönn
Fra: érable plane, érable de norvège, érable platanoïde
Sme: váđir, lievdnja
Cym: masarn norwy, masarnen norwy
En: Norway maple, Aieresse, Plane, Norway Maple variety, Great Maple
Ar: قيقب دلبي
Hy: Թխկի սրատերև
Az: Sivriyarpaq ağcaqayın
Eu: Astigar zorrotz
Be: Клён вастралісты
Bg: Шестил
Ca: Erable
Zh: 挪威枫
Hr: Javor mliječ
Cs: Javor mléč
Da: Spids-løn, Spidsbladet løn
Nl: Noorse esdoorn, Plataanbladeringe Esdoorn
Et: Harilik vaher
Fi: Metsävaahtera, Vaahtera
Fr: Érable plane, Érable de Norvège, Érable platane, Érable platanoïde, Faux Sycomore, Iseron, Main-découpée, Plaine, Plane, Érable blanc
Gl: Pradairo real
Ka: Ლეკა
De: Spitzahorn, Spitz-Ahorn, Fladerbaum, Lehne, Leinbaum, Spitzblättriger Ahorn
He: אדר נורווגיה
Hu: Korai juhar
Is: Broddhlynur
It: Acero riccio, Acero platanoide, Acero di Norvegia, Falso Sicomoro, Oppio riccio
Lv: Parastā kļava, Parastä klava
Lt: Paprastasis klevas
Mk: Млеч
Se: Váđir, Lievdnja
No: Spisslønn
Fa: افرای نروژی
Pl: Klon zwyczajny
Pt: Bordo-da-noruega, Sicômoro-bastardo, Sicômoro-falso, Ácer-da-noruega
Ro: Arțar
Rm: Ischi giz
Ru: Klen ostrolistnyj, Klen platanovidnyj, Клён остролистный
Sr: Млеч (јавор)
Sk: Javor mliečny
Es: Ostrolistni javor, Acirón, Arce aplatanado, Arce real
Sv: Skogslönn, Lönn
Zh-tw: 挪威槭
Tr: Çınar yapraklı akçaağaç
Uk: Клен звичайний
Vi: Phong Na Uy
Wa: Plaene
Cy: Masarnen Norwy, Masarn Norwy
Synonyms
- Euacer platanoides ((L.) Opiz)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Albania (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iran (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Krym (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Norway (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Poland (native)
- Romania (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Illinois (introduced)
- Kazakhstan (introduced)
- Kentucky (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- Minnesota (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- Tennessee (introduced)
- Vermont (introduced)
- West Siberia (introduced)
- Wisconsin (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Flower
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Habit
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Fruit
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Bark
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Other
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3189846)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:781455-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Acer platanoides L.)
Specifications
Growth form: Single Stem
Growth habit: Tree
Growth rate: Slow
Growth
Ph maximum: 6.8
Ph minimum: 4.8