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Is Norway maple illegal in New York?
Sources (3)
Also called: Acer platanoides, incl. Crimson King. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Norway maple is not listed.
What New York's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulated (6 NYCRR 575.4) — legal to sell, but may not be released into a free-living state; must carry an invasive-species label | Acer platanoides | Norway maple | Legally regulated — restrictions apply |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Noxious-weed rules can require control or restrict moving the plant (including soil, seed and cuttings). Check the exact wording above and the linked law.
Native alternatives for New York
- Red maple (Acer rubrum)
- Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
- Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
- Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
- American basswood (Tilia americana)
Each is recorded as native to New York in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
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Norway maple in other states
Connecticut Delaware Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Vermont Virginia Washington
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