Species: Acer pseudoplatanus

(ay'ser sue-do-plat'an-us)

Acer pseudoplatanus

Sycamore Maple

Found on Course Walks

Maples, Beeches and Others

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Brilliantissimum', 'Eskimo Sunset', 'Negenia', 'Regal Petticoat', 'Spaethii'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 60'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: upright, spreading

Ornamental Other: Known to naturalize or become invasive in Zone 6 or warmer.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: more leathery foliage than A. platanoides; orange brown scaly bark

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

Native in Europe, popular street tree in Europe; transplant in spring. Prohibited in NY State

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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