Acer pseudoplatanus, known as the sycamore in the British Isles and as the sycamore maple in the United States, [3] is a species of maple native to Central Europe and Western Asia. It is a large deciduous, broad-leaved tree, tolerant of wind and coastal exposure.

Acer pseudoplatanus, commonly called sycamore maple or planetree maple, is native to northwest/central Europe and western Asia. It is a rounded, spreading, deciduous tree that grows 40-60’ (less frequently to 100’) tall.

Acer Species: pseudoplatanus Family: Sapindaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Shade tree Life Cycle: Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Northwest/central Europe and western Asia Wildlife Value:

The most common European species of maple and designated as the type species of the genus by Linnaeus, Acer pseudoplatanus is primarily a mountain species, often growing on calcaerous substrates and, in central Europe, often in Fagus sylvatica forests (Binggeli 1994). It also grows in valleys and along streams, though avoiding the wettest soils.

Buds similar to those of Acer platanoides, Norway Maple. Sun to light shade, best on well-drained soil, tolerates alkaline to acid soil conditions, sensitive to heat, good near the sea shore, a salt tolerant species.

Acer pseudoplatanus, known as the sycamore in the United Kingdom and the sycamore maple in the United States, is a flowering plant species in the soapberry and lychee family Sapindaceae. It is a large deciduous, broad-leaved tree, tolerant of wind and coastal exposure.

Imposing tree with a thick, undulating crown. Crown shapes can vary with seedlings. Mature trees can reach a height of 40 m and can become 500 years of age. It has green leaf buds which is strikingly different from A. platanoides which has red leaf buds. The decorative grey trunk flakes off in small pieces.

Sycamore maple is native to Europe and central Asia. Its leaves are thick and leathery, and its scaly bark flakes off to reveal orange patches. Its buds remain green all winter. Because of its tolerance for a range of soils, and salty and exposed conditions, it has been widely planted. It is regarded as potentially invasive in Connecticut.

Scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus. Pronunciation: AY-ser soo-doe-PLAT-uh-nus. Common name (s): Sycamore maple, planetree maple. Family: Aceraceae. USDA hardiness zones: 5A through 7B (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America. Invasive potential: invasive non-native.

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