Norway Maple vs Discovery Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Norway Maple vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Acer platanoides

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

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Norway Maple
Discovery Japanese Elm

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.

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

Norway Maple Quick Facts

Discovery Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none