
Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' ~ Emerald Queen™ Norway Maple
Emerald Queen Norway Maple is a fast-growing deciduous tree with a very dense upright oval crown with glossy deep green palmate foliage that turns yellow in fall. Grows best in moist well-drained soils. Emerald Queen is very tolerant of strong winds and urban conditions, but note it freely self-seeds. Type: Tree Origins: Northeastern Europe Height: 40' - 50' Spread: 35' - 45' Spacing: 40' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Susceptible to verticillium wilt which is usually fatal. Shallow root system can crack or heave nearby driveways or sidewalks, and interfere with turf. LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree. COMPANION PLANTS: Spiraea, Daylily, Switch Grass IMAGES: James St. John, Acer platanoides (Norway maple) 2 (454161276