Acer platanoides

An excellent deciduous tree, commonly known as Norway maple, for structure and long-term presence, notable for fine autumn tints.

Growing to around 9m tall by 4m wide at 10 years. Happy in sun or partial shade on most soils, and grows well in reasonably drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. It produces green flowers in spring, with attractive grey bark. Fully hardy throughout the UK and the flowers are a good nectar source for bees.