Farlakes Green Norway Maple

Acer platanoides Farlakes Green is a very hardy, Swedish clone of Norway Maple. This medium to large sized tree has large leaves which are deeply lobed and characteristic to the Maple Genus.  The leaves are a crisp green, turning to yellow in the autumn time; it is often compared to the more common Norway Maple variety Acer platanoides Emerald Queen, however is thought to be hardier and less tall at maturity.

Acer platanoides Farlakes Green is the Norway Maple of choice for those planting in Scandinavia, it is a useful selection for more exposed conditions and indeed for plantings in the North of England and Scotland. Norway Maple are quite tolerant of air pollution and drought, making them a useful selection for urban planting.

They will grow well on a broad range of soils and will not disappoint in getting well and quickly established post planting. In the UK Acer platanoides Farlakes Green is a good selection for avenue planting, where its penchant for uniformity and tough composition make it a great tree across a wide range of planting conditions.

Mature height: 12-17m

Common names

Farlakes Green Norway Maple

Height of tree

12-17m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Oval

Foliage Colour

Green

Looks good in

Autumn

Location

Garden, Avenue

Genus

Acer