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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) — It thrives in zones 4-7, prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate wind and pollution; it typically, image 51

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It thrives in zones 4-7, prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate wind and pollution; it typically, image 74

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

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — yellow flowers in the garden; winged seeds facilitate spread

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

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Its extensive root system necessitates ample space away from foundations and pavements to prevent disruption; the

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It thrives in zones 4-7, prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate wind and pollution; it typically, image 97

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Its extensive root system necessitates ample space away from foundations and pavements to prevent, image 86

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree for full; providing habitat and food for a myriad of birds and small mammals, image 92

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall; providing ample shade.<br><br>Its leaves are distinctive, image 48

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Winged seeds facilitate spread; it's important to consider its growth rate and ultimate size, image 98

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

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — with five lobes and toothed margins; the Sycamore Maple is known to produce winged seeds, image 118

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It tolerates urban pollution; this species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad, image 130

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — with five lobes and toothed margins; the Sycamore Maple is known to produce winged seeds, image 95

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — turning yellow-brown in fall; deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall, image 96

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — that helicopter to the ground in autumn; it tolerates urban pollution, image 88

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — is a highly adaptable deciduous tree renowned for its imposing stature and vibrant seasonal palette; ideal, image 54

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

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree with yellow blooms

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree for full; providing habitat and food for a myriad of birds and small mammals

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a hardy

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 101

Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — providing ample shade.<br><br>Its leaves are distinctive - broad with five lobes; it thrives in zones 4-7, image 80

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0 · source
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Jan Vršovský, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stephen James McWilliam, CC BY 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David Sandler, CC BY 4.0 · source
Paulius Rupšas, CC BY 4.0 · source
Michel Langeveld, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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