Stand fast Norway maple is a small tree or shrub in the maple family (Sapindaceae) that is a cultivar of the Norway maple. This tree grows 10-20 feet tall and only 1-3 feet wide with a low ground clearance of 1 foot. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Do not let the soil dry out. Little pruning is required. The foliage is dark green and turns dark red in the fall. Inconspicuous spring flowers are followed by winged samaras. It will freely reseed. It is drought and urban conditions tolerant. Use this tree as a specimen and for verticle accent. It can be used on the patio, in small spaces or grown in a container. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems. See potential insect and disease problem fact sheets to the left. The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests. More information on Acer platanoides .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.