Acer Species, Sycamore Maple

Acerpseudoplatanus

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
pseudoplatanus (soo-doh-PLAT-uh-nus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lisle, Illinois

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Orem, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
3
neutrals
1
negative
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Downingtown, PA | August 2016 | neutral

I have only seen a very few of this European species in southeast Pennsylvania or in northern Illinois. The most I've seen is several spe...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | negative

Much like the similarly invasive Norway Maple (Acer platanoides). Both are common weed trees of neglected urban neighborhoods. Both outc...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

European in origin, sometimes escaping from cultivation here in the States. It is simply known as Sycamore on the continent, while our Am...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Deciduous tree with upright spreading branches. This tree is easily transplanted and prefers full sun to light shade.

It...Read More

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