Norway maple

noun

1. a European maple, Acer platanoides, having bright-green leaves, grown as a shade tree in the U.S.

Norway maple

noun

1. a large Eurasian maple tree, Acer platanoides, with broad five-lobed pale green leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of Norway maple¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

London planetrees predominate, as do honey locusts, pin oaks, Norway maples and Callery pears, the latter known for their clusters of white flowers.

From New York Times

A: Maple trees have some of the worst surface roots, the worst being the now much-maligned Norway maple.

From Seattle Times

Large oak and birch trees, as expected, lined the path; not expected were shallow-rooted Norway maples splintered across it, the result of a recent nor’easter.

From New York Times

The ban also covers Norway maple trees, burning bush and the groundcovers periwinkle and English ivy.

From Washington Times

Portland is taking away the Norway maple trees from Western Promenade.

From Washington Times