Maple, Emerald Lustre

Emerald Lustre maple (Acer platanoides 'Emerald Lustre') 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 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 meters) tall and 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 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 Lustre maple has a smooth gray bark when young, which eventually develops some furrows and fissures as the tree matures.

Emerald Lustre 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. However, like other Norway maples, it can be invasive in some areas