CATTON ARBORETUM
Acer platanoides
Common name:
Norway Maple
Year planted:
2002
Country of origin:
Europe--Scandinavia to Caucasus
Year introduced:
Native to Europe
Description:
A large tree which can reach 25m in height with a spread of up to 20m. The bark in older trees is patterned with vertical ridges and a trunk which can reach 1.5m in diameter eventually. The leaves are palmate and up to 15cm long with a longish petiole which produces a milky sap if cut or broken. Autumn leaves are generally yellow turning to orange.
what3words:
permit.geek.desk
Tree number: 41