Norway Maple vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Big Leaf Maple

Acer platanoides

Acer macrophyllum

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Norway Maple
Big Leaf Maple

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.

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 5a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple