*Acer platanoides
*Acer platanoides
NORWAY MAPLE
Aceraceae
Eurasia
Location: map coordinates 0-14 (northwest of Conrad Hall, east of Baker Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'42''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware). Listed as Invasive in Delaware
NORWAY MAPLE
Aceraceae
Eurasia
Location: map coordinates 0-14 (northwest of Conrad Hall, east of Baker Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'42''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- deciduous tree
- etymology: Acer is the classical name; Acer means sharp, probably from Roman spears with sharp tips, made from the wood of a maple species; platanoides = like Platanus (plane tree, sycamore)
- leaves opposite (as in all maples); palmately lobed; lack small teeth between the lobes
- leaf has white milky sap (distinguishes it from sugar maple)
- said to be monoecious (separate male and female flowers on the same plant) or dioecious (male and female flowers on different plants); flowers small, yellow-green
- fruit = 2 joined samaras (winged achenes), forming almost a straight line in shape
- creates dense shade
- commonly planted ornamental; occasionally escapes in Delaware
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware). Listed as Invasive in Delaware
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