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Norway Maple

Tree Icon Invasive Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Norway Maple
Acer Platanoides
Order: Sapindales Family: Sapindaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Norway Maple
MainColor Yellow
PlantType Tree Icon Tree
Growth Type Invasive Flower Invasive
Season March
ImageUrl Acer-002
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A deciduous tree reaching up to 30 metres, with a broad, rounded crown. Leaves are opposite, palmately lobed, and turn bright yellow in autumn. Flowers are small, yellow-green, and appear in spring before the leaves.

Distribution

Native to Europe and western Asia, it has been widely introduced to North America where it is often found in urban and suburban areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - sap can be used to make syrup, but the tree is not commonly used for food.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - generally safe for humans with no known toxic effects.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - considered safe for pets with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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