Norway maple

[Kahless]

Are Norway maples any good for bonsai? I have all these little seedlings in my garden that I’m not sure if I should let grow or pluck. thanks!

 

[penumbra]

One of the worst actually. Huge leafs straight stems, aggressive roots, strong apical dominance .... just a few of the reasons

 

[0soyoung]

I think they are lots of fun

 

[pnwnovice]

I wouldn't spend money on one, but if you can get them for free why not try? My sister in law gave me some seedlings from her big Norway maple so I'm trying my hand with them.

 

[HorseloverFat]

I see SO many... and the leaves DO reduce.. they are one of the most prolific “genetically varying” maple.. they also do VERY well in my climate . So I like to have fun with them as well..

Most of the planted “city trees” in my area are provided by Arbor Day Foundation.. they know Platenoides will do well here, in little pockets of pavement.. so most maples on the city streets here are Platenoides cultivars... So one could observe the growth of MANY seedlings between those grates.. pick out the smallest, glossiest leaves.. or select for internode size...

I can’t discount a maple that thrives in my harsh climate, who also has leaves that reduce...

I sell a few for yard trees...

 

[Potawatomi13]

I think they are lots of fun

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Hear, hear.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Norway maple might be the exception to my maple dislikes, because they're virtually indestructible. I tried to kill one by ripping it from the ground and cutting the taproot, it responded with a sick nebari.

 

[Cjones]

One of the worst actually. Huge leafs straight stems, aggressive roots, strong apical dominance .... just a few of the reasons

I would some what disagree.
Can be reduced
Have amazing structure to work on
And also very forgiving