Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Norway maple
(Acer platanoides)
Norway maple is native to western Europe, Scandinavia, and eastern Asia.
It was introduced to North America in the mid-1700s as a shade tree. It tolerates poor soils, compaction, and pollution much better than the native sugar maple.
Note the differences in the shape of the leaf and fruit (called samara) between Norway and sugar maple.
Erected by West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 39° 28.328′ N, 79° 41.17′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker can be reached from East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E Main St, Kingwood WV 26537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Ash (here, next to this marker); James C. McGrew (a few steps from this marker); “The Pines” (within shouting distance of this marker); Japanese tigertail spruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Spruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring the American Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhododendron (within shouting distance of this marker); Price's Tavern (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingwood.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.