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Is Norway maple illegal in Washington?
Sources (6)
- WAC 16-752-610 Regulated articles (quarantine list; last amended eff. Feb 7, 2026) – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-752 full chapter (prohibitions) – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750 State noxious weed list (control classes) – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750-005 Class A noxious weeds – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750-011 Class B noxious weeds – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750-015 Class C noxious weeds – Washington State Legislature
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 Washington's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class C noxious weed, control list (WAC 16-750-015) — control at county option; not a sale ban | Acer platanoides | Norway maple | Not a sale ban — control-only list |
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?
Control lists can require landowners or agencies to control or eradicate the plant. The list says it is not a sale ban, but control duties may apply to you as a landowner.
Native alternatives for Washington
None of our suggested replacements is recorded as native to this state in USDA PLANTS. Ask your state native plant society or Extension office.
Norway maple in other states
Connecticut Delaware Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Vermont Virginia
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