Acer platanoides 'Schwedleri'

Schwedleri Maple

Acer platanoides ‘Schwedleri’ (Schwedler Norway Maple) is a strong, upright shade tree best known for its deep purple to reddish-bronze spring foliage. New leaves emerge a rich maroon-purple, creating dramatic early-season color. As summer progresses, foliage matures to dark green with bronze undertones, followed by yellow to orange-yellow fall color.

Leaves are large and broad, forming a dense, full canopy typical of Norway maples. The habit is upright, symmetrical, and pyramidal when young, broadening with age into a classic shade-tree form. It is tough, adaptable, and highly urban-tolerant, handling wind, heat, pollution, and compacted soils with ease.

Size



Width: 35–45 ft



Height: 40–50 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–7



Best Uses


Street tree



Large lawn or park shade tree



Specimen tree for bold spring color



Commercial and municipal landscapes



Windbreak or canopy tree in open areas

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

45-50'

Width

35-45'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Dark Green, Purple

Fall color

Orange

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained, Wet Area

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Provide Shade

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

15'

10-year width

15'