I think it is Norway maple. It is the common street tree in New York City. I had a few volunteer trees in my yard. I wonder if they can be used as bonsai. Someone (in LI Bonsai society so I guess he knew) told me that the species is no good because the leaves are big. Sounds reasonable but just double checking. Wadddaya say? Thanks

americamba wrote:

I think it is Norway maple.
Someone (in LI Bonsai society so I guess he knew) told me that the species is no good because the leaves are big

Acer platanoides is not so good for bonsai because the leaves are big.

I have seen leaves that have been reduced allot on those tree's but the petoiles are staying kinda longish
So if you are going to do it aim for a large size bonsai