Norway maple

Norway Maple or Acer platanoides is a common tree throughout much of Europe. It has been widely introduced into North America as a street tree and for its many unique cultivars. The Norway maple is favoured also due to its tolerance of poor, compacted soils and pollution.

The Norway maple can be recognised by its alternate, palmately lobed leaves, often with a deep red or varigated colour. The leaves also contain a milky juice.

The wood of the Norway maple has been used in Europe for furniture, flooring and musical instruments. It is rumored that Stradivarius used Norway maple for the backs of his noted instruments.