Norway Maples – What a Great Choice
11 Apr
When considering trees for the urban landscape – why not consider a Norway Maple? They are easy to transplant, well adapted to extremes in soils, will withstand sand, clay and acid soils, seems to withstand hot, dry conditions and tolerates a polluted atmosphere. What more could you want?! When you consider all the trees that are grown for street plantings you realize that our choices are quite limited. Years ago our streets were lined gorgeous Elm trees…the Dutch Elm disease came about. Then there is those drought resistant Ash trees that are now succumbing to the Emerald Ash Borer.. Years ago Norway Maples fell out of favour with architects and municipalities, but if you look back over the years these trees survived and are thriving. And guess who is asking for them back – homeowners. With all the small new properties cropping up in the GTA with poor soil conditions this is the perfect solution. There are many cultivars to choose from – like Emerald Queen or the ever popular Crimson King. Just something to consider – it is like they say – life is like a pendulum – they will start to become in favour again!
Emerald Queen Maple
Crimson King Maple