Botanical profile

Norway Maple ‘Emerald Lustre’

Latin name
Norway Maple ‘Emerald Lustre’
Common name
'Emerald Lustre' Maple
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer platanoides ‘Emerald Lustre’ is an elegant ornamental maple prized for its bright green foliage, which provides a luminous and structured backdrop for flowerbeds, driveways, or large gardens from spring to autumn. Its rounded to slightly pyramidal silhouette offers a harmonious and versatile architectural presence in residential or urban landscapes. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure, where it thrives without specific requirements. Its steady growth and decorative foliage throughout the season make it an excellent choice for structuring green spaces while providing color, texture, and natural elegance.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Fertile, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle greenish-yellow (spring)
Fruiting
Decorative Samares
Foliage color
Bright green → yellow/orange (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Slightly pyramidal
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
9-12 m (30-39 ft)
Width
5–7 m (16–23 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.