Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: sycamore, great maple, harewood, mock plane, Scotch plane or Scottish maple.
This is a deciduous plant that takes more than 50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: sycamore, great maple, harewood, mock plane, Scotch plane, Scottish maple
Scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) – Willow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) – AnRo0002, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
