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Sycamore Maple

Acer Pseudoplatanus

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Overview

The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a hardy, deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall, with a broad, domed canopy. Its leaves are large, up to 10 inches across, with five lobes and toothed margins, turning yellow-brown in fall. It thrives in zones 4-7, prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate wind and pollution. Winged seeds facilitate spread. Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–11Type TreeClimate Temperate

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — providing ample shade.<br><br>Its leaves are distinctive - broad with five lobes; it thrives in zones 4-7, image 57

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — turning yellow-brown in fall; deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall, image 73

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall; providing ample shade.<br><br>Its leaves are distinctive, image 71

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree with yellow blooms; the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions, image 68

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest; tree for full, image 99

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It thrives in zones 4-7, prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate wind and pollution; it typically reaches a height

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — though it prefers well-drained; with five lobes and toothed margins, image 60

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a hardy; turning yellow-brown in fall, image 93

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — that helicopter to the ground in autumn; it tolerates urban pollution, image 111

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions; that helicopter to the ground in autumn, image 82

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — providing ample shade.<br><br>Its leaves are distinctive - broad with five lobes; it thrives in zones 4-7, prefers

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — the Sycamore Maple is known to produce winged seeds; is a highly adaptable deciduous tree renowned for its, image 87

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest; tree for full, image 122

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — turning yellow-brown in fall; deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall, image 50

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — with five lobes and toothed margins; the Sycamore Maple is known to produce winged seeds, image 49

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest; tree for full

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a hardy; turning yellow-brown in fall, image 70

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — This species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad; yellow flowers in the garden, image 79

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — This species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It tolerates urban pollution; this species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad, image 84

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Winged seeds facilitate spread; it's important to consider its growth rate and ultimate size, image 52

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It tolerates urban pollution; this species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Winged seeds facilitate spread; it's important to consider its growth rate and ultimate size, image 75

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It typically reaches a height of 65 to 100 feet with a spread of about 40 to 70 feet at maturity; though it, image 55

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