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Acer platanoides 'Superform': 'Superform' Norway Maple

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Contacts: Michael Andreu


Release Date: 4/13/2014

Reviewed At: 11/30/2006

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-ST039-1993

Urban Horticulture

Abstract

This document provides detailed information on Acer platanoides ‘Superform,’ a Norway Maple cultivar valued for its symmetrical crown, rapid growth, and adaptability to various soils and urban conditions. It describes the tree’s physical characteristics, cultural requirements, and landscape uses, highlighting its tolerance to coastal environments and suitability for street plantings. The text also addresses potential issues such as invasive tendencies, susceptibility to verticillium wilt, and common pests, while offering management recommendations. Additionally, it lists alternative cultivars with distinctive foliage and growth habits for urban settings.

About this Publication

This document is ENH-198, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture. Original publication date November 1993. Revised December 2006. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 

How to Cite

Gilman, E., & Watson, D. (2003). Acer platanoides “Superform”: “Superform” Norway Maple. EDIS, 2003(10). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-st039-1993

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Dennis G. Watson
Dennis G. Watson

former associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL

Contacts

Michael Andreu
Michael Andreu
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, forest systems, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Publication #ENH-198