Acer pseudoplatanus - 50-70 CM P9

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 is around 20 metres wide.

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 western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Sycamore has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sycamore is an egg-shaped, picturesque large tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 m and is approx. 15 - 20 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant 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.