Norway Maple Hedging – Acer Platanoides

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Acer platanoides, more commonly known as the Norway Maple, is a large deciduous tree often employed for hedging in parks and larger gardens. Known for its stunning autumnal colours and rapid growth rate, it is an attractive, albeit larger, alternative to the native Field Maple.

Norway Maple Hedging – Acer Platanoides

Acer platanoides, more commonly known as the Norway Maple, is a large deciduous tree often employed for hedging in parks and larger gardens. Known for its stunning autumnal colours and rapid growth rate, it is an attractive, albeit larger, alternative to the native Field Maple.

Description and Characteristics

When used for hedging, the Norway Maple can grow to a substantial height of 12-20 metres (40-66 feet), making it an impressive boundary feature in larger landscapes. The leaves are deep green and glossy in the summer, turning a vibrant yellow in the autumn months.

The Norway Maple has a fast growth rate, typically gaining 30-60cm (1-2 feet) per year, and under ideal conditions, the tree can live for over 100 years.

Flowering, Fruits, and Reproduction

In spring, the Norway Maple produces clusters of yellow-green flowers, which add an additional burst of colour. These flowers mature into winged seeds, known as ‘samaras’, which disperse effectively by wind in the autumn months.

Benefits to Wildlife

The Norway Maple offers less value to wildlife than the native Field Maple, but it still provides some benefits. Its dense foliage offers nesting sites for birds, while the flowers provide some pollen and nectar for early pollinators. However, it’s worth noting that Norway Maple’s dense canopy can inhibit undergrowth, which can have an impact on biodiversity.

Ideal for British Gardens

The Norway Maple is hardy and adaptable, tolerating a range of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, and prefers full sun to part shade. Its dense, broad canopy offers excellent shade and wind protection, making it a practical choice for larger gardens or parks.

As a hedging plant, it provides a tall, dense screen or windbreak, while its vibrant autumn colour adds aesthetic appeal. Its adaptability and relatively low maintenance requirements also make it a favoured choice for urban and roadside plantings.

Distribution in the UK

Introduced to the UK in the 17th century, the Norway Maple is not native but is widely planted in parks and gardens throughout the country. While it can naturalize and sometimes become invasive in woodland areas, it is primarily found in cultivated settings.

In summary, Acer platanoides, with its impressive size, striking autumn colours, and adaptability, is an excellent choice for larger British garden designs. It’s especially suited for creating tall, robust hedges, screening unsightly views, or providing substantial shade and wind protection. However, considerations should be made for its potential impact on undergrowth and smaller native species.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree, Regular Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Tall Growing

Growth Speed

Moderate Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

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