Norway Maple--Pond Cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Norway Maple, botanically known as Acer platanoides is provided. The new variety is distinguished from the regular Norway Maple by a marked tendency to branch at an early stage of development and a more vigorous growth habit. Also, the leaves of the new variety are darker green in color, and less pronounced lenticels are exhibited.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Acer platanoides, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its general similarity to the common Acer platanoides, but being distinct therefrom by (1) a marked propensity to branch at an early age, (2) an increased vigor which is manifest by an increased height and trunk diameter during the first year following budding, (3) the formation of darker green leaves having a tinge of redness which commonly are slightly cupped in configuration, and (4) the exhibition of less pronounced lenticels.