Stand Fast Norway Maple Acer platanoides 'Stand Fast'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- AY-ser pla-tan-OY-dees
- Description
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Stand fast Norway maple is a small tree or shrub in the maple family (Sapindaceae) that is a cultivar of the Norway maple.
This tree grows 10-20 feet tall and only 1-3 feet wide with a low ground clearance of 1 foot. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Do not let the soil dry out. Little pruning is required.
The foliage is dark green and turns dark red in the fall. Inconspicuous spring flowers are followed by winged samaras. It will freely reseed. It is drought and urban conditions tolerant.
Use this tree as a specimen and for verticle accent. It can be used on the patio, in small spaces or grown in a container.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems. See potential insect and disease problem fact sheets to the left.
The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Acer
- Species:
- platanoides
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- It is tolerant of air pollution and well suited to urban landscapes.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Columnar
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Samara
- Fruit Description:
- Non-showy
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Non-showy
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Leathery
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Red/Burgundy
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Small, dark green leaves; ruffled and clustered at ends of branches turn red in the fall
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Small Space
- Vertical Spaces
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Compaction
- Pollution
- Urban Conditions