Norway Maple vs Black Locust - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Black Locust

Acer platanoides

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Norway Maple
Black Locust

Norway Maple is a tolerant and adaptable shade tree. This is probably why it is the most popularly planted boulevard tree in North America.

Note: Norway Maple will sucker with age. It's also not a good idea to plant it under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Norway Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Black Locust Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust