Norway maple

American  

noun

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

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Norway maple British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Norway maple

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

You cut a Norway maple differently from a sycamore maple.

From Literature

"Ironically, many of these street trees were replaced by other introduced invasive species such as Norway maple or callery pear," she said, "which in turn have their own impacts."

From Salon

The department has also learned to rely less on certain tree species whose roots frequently upend sidewalks, including Norway maples, a parks official said.

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