Norway Maple Tree | Premium Seeds | Acer platanoides 'Summer' | Plants'®

Norway Maple Tree | Premium Seeds | Acer platanoides 'Summer' | LOT 2024802924 | Plants'®

PREMIUM QUALITY | Cold storage and humidity control for keeping the seeds healthy and fresh at all times*.

IMPORTANT | This species is considered invasive and harmful to the environment in New Hampshire, Massashussets and New York. Therefore, WE DO NOT SHIP THIS PRODUCT TO NH, MA, NY.

PACKAGE CONTENT

EXTERNAL PACKAGE | Collectable labels of the purchased species specially designed by our team.
SEED BAG | Contains the amount of seeds purchased.
PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | Norway Maple

🌳 Transform Your Garden with the Majestic Norway Maple! 🌳

Are you ready to add a touch of elegance and charm to your landscape? The Norway Maple (Acer platanoides), also known as the European Maple, is the perfect choice for you! 

This stunning tree, native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia, has been gracing gardens and streets since the mid-1700s. Now, you can bring its beauty to your own backyard!

Why Choose Norway Maple Seeds?

Vibrant Seasonal Colors: Enjoy the lush, bright-deep green leaves in summer that transform into a brilliant yellow or occasionally orange-red in the fall. Your garden will be a seasonal spectacle!

Versatile Growth: The Norway Maple thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3a to 10b, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, from temperate to cold and dry. It’s perfect for states like Virginia, Michigan, Colorado, and even Alaska!

Majestic Presence: With a maximum height of 65 to 100 feet and a broad, rounded canopy spread of 49 to 82 feet, this tree will provide ample shade and a stunning focal point for your landscape.

Historical Significance: The Norway Maple is believed to be the maple used by the famous Italian violin makers Stradivari and Guarneri. Imagine having a piece of history growing in your garden!

Edible and Useful: The double samaras (winged seeds) are not only a unique feature but can also be enjoyed as a snack. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, musical instruments, and even bonsai!

Conservation Status

The Norway Maple is listed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN, making it a sustainable choice for your garden. However, please note that it is considered invasive in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. 
IMPORTANT | If you reside in NH, MA, NY, we strongly recommend not purchasing this product. We may not ship this product to these states.

Cultivation Tips

Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for optimal growth.

Soil: Tolerant of poor, compacted soils and urban pollution. Prefers well-drained soil but can grow in heavy clay and very alkaline soils.

Climate: Thrives in wetter oceanic climates.

Traditional Uses

Ornamental: Enhance your landscape with the Norway Maple’s stunning appearance.

Woodwork: Ideal for furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. Popular for bonsai enthusiasts.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add this magnificent tree to your landscape. Order your Norway Maple seeds today and watch your garden come to life with vibrant colors and historical charm!

🌿 Order Now and Start Your Journey with the Norway Maple! 🌿

LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 83%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)
Purity: 98%                  Seeds/lb: 2,965
Origin: Utah                Crop Year: 2023

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: Norway maple, European Maple.
- Species: Acer platanoides.
- Section: Acer sect. Platanoidea.
- Genus: Acer.
- Family: Sapindaceae. 
- Order: Sapindales.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids.
- Conservation Status: LC - Least Concern (IUCN 3.1).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia, from Spain east to Russia, north to southern Scandinavia and southeast to northern Iran. It was introduced to North America in the mid-1700s. The States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York considers this an invasive species and harmful to the environment. If you are a resident to any of these states, we strongly recommend not purchasing this product in our or other stores.
- Preferred Climate: Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb) Cold & Dry (BSk).
- Hardiness Zones: 3a - 10b (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): VA, WV, DC, MD, DE, NJ, PA, CT, RI, VT, ME, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MO, IA, MN, OK, KS, NE, SD, ND, NM, CO, WY, MT, UT, ID, NV, OR, WA, AK.
- Max Height: 65 – 100ft (20 – 30m).
- Max Canopy Spread: 49ft to 82ft (15 - 25m).
- Canopy Shape: Broad, Rounded.
- Leaf Description: Opposite, palmately lobed with five lobes, 7–14 cm (2+3⁄4–5+1⁄2 in) long and 8–25 cm (3+1⁄4–9+3⁄4 in) across; the lobes each bear one to three side teeth, and an otherwise smooth margin.[citation needed] The leaf petiole is 8–20 cm (3+1⁄4–7+3⁄4 in) long, and secretes a milky juice when broken.
- Leaf Behavior: Deciduous.
- Summer Leaf Color: Bright-deep green.
- Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Usually yellow, occasionally orange-red.
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast (2.5 to 4.1ft/year | 75 to 125cm/year).
- Blooming Description: Corymbs of 15–30 together with five sepals and five petals 3–4 mm (1⁄8–3⁄16 in) long; flowering occurs in early spring before the new leaves emerge.
- Blossom Color: Yellow to yellow-green.
- Fruit Description: Double samara with two winged seeds.
- Seed Description: Disc-shaped, strongly flattened, 10–15 mm (3⁄8–5⁄8 in) across and 3 mm (1⁄8 in) thick. The wings are 3–5 cm (1+1⁄4–2 in) long, widely spread, approaching a 180° angle..
- Bark Color: Grey-brown and shallowly grooved.
- Wood: Typically 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall with a trunk diameter of 3-5 ft (1.0-1.5 m), has an average dried weight of 40.3 lbs/ft³ (645 kg/m³) and specific gravity of .50 (basic) and .65 (12% MC). It boasts a Janka hardness of 1,010 lbf (4,510 N), a modulus of rupture of 16,680 lbf/in² (115.0 MPa), an elastic modulus of 1,538,000 lbf/in² (10.60 GPa), and a crushing strength of 8,560 lbf/in² (59.0 MPa). The sapwood, preferred over heartwood, ranges from almost white to light golden or reddish brown, while the heartwood is darker reddish brown. The grain is straight with a fine, uniform texture, but the wood is non-durable to perishable regarding decay resistance. It is easy to work with, though it can burn with high-speed cutters and may require a pre-conditioner for even staining. Norway Maple has no characteristic odor but can cause skin irritation and respiratory effects. It is moderately priced, with figured pieces being more expensive, and is used for veneer, paper, boxes, crates, musical instruments, and other specialty items. This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species..
- Cultivation: Full Sun. Tolerant of poor, compacted soils and urban pollution. Grows on Light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. Prefer wetter Oceanic climates.
- Traditional Uses: Ornamental. Used for furniture, flooring and musical instruments. Probably the maple used by the Italian violin makers Stradivari and Guarneri. Popular species for bonsai. 
- Alergenic Potential: Yes. Through polen inhalation by sensitive people.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INVASIVE SPECIES | The States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York considers this an invasive species and harmful to the environment. If you are a resident to any of these states, we strongly recommend not purchasing this product in our or other stores. If you have mistakenly purchased this product, we will immediately accept the product return. If our team notices this product was purchased to delivery adresses in NH, NY, or MA before shipped, we will not ship this especific product and will issue you a refund for the this product. 

ALERGENIC POTENTIAL | Some people may be alergic to plants, polen, spores or other biological agents. This is why we strongly recommend the use of gloves, masks and faceshields prior and while beeing in conctact with any of the packages' internal components. We do not take any responsability for allergic reactions ocurred for the misuse or not use of the recomended protective measures. By purchasing our products the customer agrees that knows he/she/it is aware of his/hers/its own health and alergy conditions and therefore takes responsability for any alergic or health reactions related to the contact with the package content.

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation.
2. Nature.
3. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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