King’s Farm Market, a family-owned local farm market in Maine, is taking steps to make things right after some customers unknowingly purchased banned maple trees from its business.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced that the farm market has agreed to reimburse customers who bought the invasive plants between May and September 2026.
Based on the announcement, the said plants were the Crimson King Norway maple trees, a shade tree that featured a distinctive appearance with striking, deep maroon-to-purple foliage.
Another was the Flame Amur maple trees, a popular and compact ornamental variety of Amur maple known for its brilliant fiery-red autumn foliage.
Both plants are prohibited not only in Maine but also in several Northeastern states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York, because these types of invasive trees can spread aggressively and outcompete native trees and could disrupt local ecosystems.
“Norway maple and Amur maple can spread beyond yards and gardens into surrounding natural areas, where they compete with native plants,” DACF said in a statement as cited on its official Facebook page, adding, “Removing these recently purchased trees helps prevent future spread and protects Maine’s habitats.”
Amur Maple leaves (Acer ginnala), Aceraceae-Sapindaceae.DeAgostini/Getty Images
Moreover, the government agency also advised affected customers to coordinate with the market directly for information about reimbursements.
“Customers should contact King’s Farm Market at (207) 839-5844 to confirm reimbursement requirements, including what documentation is accepted as proof of destruction. Contact DACF if you need guidance on removal or disposal,” the post reads.
DACF also reiterated that the said type of maple trees, including the “cultivars, varieties, and hybrids,” have been officially banned from import, sale, export and distribution in Maine since Jan. 1, 2018.
Following the government agency’s announcement, Facebook users shared mixed reactions, with some expressing concern over the sale of the prohibited maple trees while others questioned whether the market would face any consequences.
“Yikes. That’s a big mistake on their part,” one user commented.
“Does King’s Farm Market face consequences for selling prohibited ‘cultivars, varieties, or hybrids,’ or is the law toothless?” another asked.
“Thank you for sharing this important message!” a third commenter wrote.
Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry adopted a regulation in January 2017 prohibiting the sale and distribution of 33 invasive terrestrial plant species across the state.
The sales ban took effect on Jan. 1, 2018 and the state added another 30 species to its “Do Not Sell” list in 2024.
In addition to the two maple tree varieties, other plants prohibited under the regulation include Bishop’s Weed, Tree of Heaven, Garlic Mustard and Common Barberry, among others.
European alder, Woodland angelica and Japanese angelica tree were added to the list in 2024.
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