Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' Height: 40-50ftSpread: 35-45ftZone: 3-7Exposure: Full sun to part shadeGrowth Rate: FastBloom Time/Color: March-April, chartreuseFall Color: YellowUses: Shade treeMaintenance: LowTree Shape: OvalOther: N/A Norway maples are characterized by their glossy planetree-like leaves and prized for their adaptability to urban conditions. 'Emerald Queen' has clusters of yellow-green flowers in early spring that are quite ornamental and develop into samaras by summer. Medium green, glossy leaves cover the oval-shaped tree throughout the growing season before turning yellow in autumn. Norway maples are very tolerant of drought, heat, humidity, site conditions, and pollution, making them the perfect shade tree for parks and other urban areas. Fast growing maple with shallow root systems.
