The Norway Maple, a species native to Europe and Western Asia, was introduced to the United States as an ornamental shade tree. Extensively planted in urban areas and still widely sold in nurseries, it has become invasive along the east coast as far south as Tennessee and North Carolina and also in the Pacific Northwest.

Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) in September. Photo © Elaine Mills

Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) September leaves. Photo © Elaine Mills

Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) providing dense shade. Photo © Elaine Mills

Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) for sale at nursery. Photo © Elaine Mills

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Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)