Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen'

Native to Europe, Norway maple has been widely planted in urban areas throughout much of the U. S. It is a medium-sized deciduous shade tree typically growing 40-50 tall with a dense, symmetrical, rounded crown. Leaves (to 7î across) have five sharply pointed lobes and resemble those of sugar maple. Leaf stems exude a milky sap when cut. ëEmerald Queen is a fast-growing cultivar with an oval-rounded habit. Deep, glossy green leaves. Fall color is an attractive yellow. Greenish-yellow flowers appear in clusters before the foliage in spring. Although small, the flowers have ornamental value. F... more »

Native to Europe, Norway maple has been widely planted in urban areas throughout much of the U. S. It is a medium-sized deciduous shade tree typically growing 40-50 tall with a dense, symmetrical, rounded crown. Leaves (to 7î across) have five sharply pointed lobes and resemble those of sugar maple. Leaf stems exude a milky sap when cut. ëEmerald Queen is a fast-growing cultivar with an oval-rounded habit. Deep, glossy green leaves. Fall color is an attractive yellow. Greenish-yellow flowers appear in clusters before the foliage in spring. Although small, the flowers have ornamental value. Flowers give way to samaras (to 1 1/2î long). Species name means resembling platanus (sycamore), which is somewhat curious since the leaves of Norway maple do not really bear that much resemblance to sycamores. (less)