Acer pseudoplatanus - 40-60 CM

Description
The Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) is an egg-shaped, picturesque large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from May to June. The Sycamore also has dark green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * olive green shoots * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring * wind-resistant, sensitive to late frost, tolerant to soil salts, tolerant to flooding, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sycamore are dark green, opposite, lobed. Sycamore turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Silver-grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Sycamore has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of the Sycamore appear in clusters from May to June.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer pseudoplatanus are olive green.

Root
Acer pseudoplatanus is a heartroot.