Acer platanoides

Origin: Eastern and Central Europe and Southwest Asia

Family: Aceraceae

English name: Norway maple

French name: Érable blanc

Italian name: Acero riccio

Spanish name: Arce de Noruega

Description

Norway maple may live up to 250 years under ideal conditions in its native habitat. It often leads to significant damage and clean-up costs for municipalities and homeowners when branches break off in storms as its timber is not strong.