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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 habitat and food for a myriad of birds and small mammals; tree with yellow blooms, image 89
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — providing habitat and food for a myriad of birds and small mammals; tree with yellow blooms, image 112
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 prefers
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 124
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — resembling those of the platypus but with a more textured surface, image 81
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree with yellow blooms; the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions, image 114
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — though it prefers well-drained
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Winged seeds facilitate spread; it's important to consider its growth rate and ultimate size
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — that helicopter to the ground in autumn; it tolerates urban pollution, image 65
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It tolerates urban pollution; this species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad, image 61
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — is a highly adaptable deciduous tree renowned for its imposing stature and vibrant seasonal palette; ideal, image 100
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — though it prefers well-drained; with five lobes and toothed margins
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — with five lobes and toothed margins; the Sycamore Maple is known to produce winged seeds
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree for full; providing habitat and food for a myriad of birds and small mammals, image 69
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — resembling those of the platypus but with a more textured surface, image 104
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — it's important to consider its growth rate and ultimate size; its extensive root system necessitates ample space away
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest; tree for full, image 53
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — with five lobes and toothed margins; the Sycamore Maple is known to produce winged seeds, image 72
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — is a highly adaptable deciduous tree renowned for its imposing stature and vibrant seasonal palette; ideal for large
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Winged seeds facilitate spread; it's important to consider its growth rate and ultimate size, image 121
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions; that helicopter to the ground in autumn, image 59
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree with yellow blooms; the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a hardy; turning yellow-brown in fall, image 116
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — providing habitat and food for a myriad of birds and small mammals; tree with yellow blooms
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