Introduced in the 17th century, the handsome Norway maple is known for its hardy timber. Its leaves are a favourite with caterpillars and its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
Palmate with five lobes with a few pointed teeth. They are usually dark green in colour, fading to yellow and occasionally red before falling in autumn.
Once pollinated by insects, female flowers develop into winged seeds, known as samaras, which fall in autumn and are spread by wind.