Leaf: Like the leaf of the sugar maple but thicker in texture and darker
in color. Fig. 35.

Form and size: A tall tree with a broad, round head.

Range: Europe and the United States.

Soil and location: Will grow in poor soil.

Enemies: Very few.

Value for planting: One of the best shade trees.

Commercial value: None.

Other characters: The _bark_ is close like that of the mockernut
hickory.

Comparisons: The Norway maple is apt to be confused with the _sycamore
maple_ (_Acer pseudoplatanus_), but differs from the latter in
having a reddish bud instead of a green bud, and a close bark
instead of a scaly bark.


BOX ELDER (_Acer negundo_)

Distinguishing characters: The terminal *twigs are green*, and the buds
are round and small. Fig. 36.