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sycamore maple

sycamore maple

Acer pseudoplatanus

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 8b

A vigorous, large deciduous tree with handsome palmate leaves that turn brilliant yellow and red in fall. It produces winged seeds (samaras) and tolerates urban conditions well.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–70′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 4bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.87
3.556.589
pH range: 5.8 to 7

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Central Europe

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with