Maple, Emerald Queen

Emerald Queen maple (Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen') is a deciduous tree that is commonly used as a shade tree and as an ornamental tree in landscapes. It is a cultivar of the Norway maple and can grow up to 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) tall and 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) wide.

The tree has a dense, rounded canopy and produces small, yellow-green flowers in early spring that are not showy. Its foliage is a glossy green color throughout the growing season, which is where it gets its name. The Emerald Queen maple has a smooth gray bark when young, which eventually develops some furrows and fissures as the tree matures.

Emerald Queen maple is known for its attractive glossy foliage and its ability to tolerate urban conditions, such as air pollution and compacted soil. It is also relatively resistant to leaf scorch and other diseases.