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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) — deciduous tree reaching up to 100 feet tall
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — This species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad; yellow flowers in the garden, image 56
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Its extensive root system necessitates ample space away from foundations and pavements to prevent, image 63
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — Ideal for large landscapes needing shade or visual interest; tree for full, image 76
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions; that helicopter to the ground in autumn, image 105
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — It thrives in zones 4-7, prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate wind and pollution; it typically, image 120
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — This species exhibits a robust branching pattern that forms a broad; yellow flowers in the garden, image 125
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — though it prefers well-drained; with five lobes and toothed margins, image 129
Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus) — tree with yellow blooms; the Sycamore Maple thrives in a variety of soil conditions, image 91
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