Acer platanoides 'Pond Emerald Lustre'

Emerald Lustre Pond Maple

Acer platanoides ‘Pond Emerald Lustre’ is a refined Norway maple selected for its exceptionally glossy, dark emerald-green foliage and strong, uniform growth habit. Leaves emerge bright green in spring, mature to a rich, lustrous green through summer, and turn clear yellow to yellow-orange in fall.

This cultivar develops a dense, symmetrical oval to rounded crown with a strong central leader and improved branch structure, offering better wind resistance and long-term durability than typical seedling Norway maples. Growth is moderate, producing a dependable shade tree with a polished appearance.

‘Pond Emerald Lustre’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a wide range of soils, including clay and compacted urban soils, provided drainage is adequate. It tolerates heat, wind, pollution, and road salt and is hardy in USDA Zones 4–7.

Mature size:



Width: 35–45 ft



Height: 45–55 ft



Ideal for street trees, parks, campuses, and large residential landscapes, Acer platanoides ‘Pond Emerald Lustre’ is valued for its high-gloss foliage, uniform form, and reliable urban performance.

Plant type

Shade Tree, Street Tree

Height

45-55'

Width

35-45'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Oval/Rounded

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

18'

10-year width

20'