What soil does Norway maple grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous, acidic.

Is Norway maple hardy?

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Norway maple be planted?

Plant it at least 7 m from buildings. Keep it at least 4 m from paving.

When does Norway maple flower?

Flowering: April–May, yellow, green.

How much water does Norway maple need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Norway maple cost?

It sells for roughly €22 to €250 in local shops, depending on size.

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is a large tree. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €22.

Illustration of Norway maple — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A large native shade tree with a dense, rounded crown that flowers yellowish green and honey-scented before the leaves open and turns golden yellow in autumn. It is undemanding and grows in almost any soil, but it belongs in a big garden only: expect about eight metres after ten years and well over twenty in the long run. Its shallow, strong roots can lift paving, lawn struggles in its deep shade and seedlings come up everywhere, so plant it well away from the house and paths.

Watch out for

It is susceptible to verticillium wilt, which kills branches suddenly and cannot be cured. Winter sun can crack and scald the bark of young trunks. In the hot, dry summers of Central Europe, especially in paved urban settings, leaf margins scorch, and powdery mildew and tar spot are common on the foliage; stressed trees drop their leaves early. The shallow roots heave pavements and driveways.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 8 m × 6 m
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D April–May, yellow, green

Group	Large tree
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	8 m × 6 m
Ultimate size	12–30 m × 9–20 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	April–May, yellow, green
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	High
Suckering	no
Spreading	High
Distance from buildings	at least 7 m
Distance from paving	at least 4 m
Litter	Leaves, Fruit
Planting distance	1000 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	from about €22

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
under 30 cm	approx. €160
100-150 cm	approx. €40
150-200 cm	approx. €55
200-300 cm	approx. €50
over 300 cm	approx. €180
5/7 cm trunk girth	approx. €60
size not stated	approx. €63 – €160

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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