Acer pseudoplatanus
Sycamore, Great maple, Harewood, Mock plane, Scotch plane, Scottish maple
Acer Acer
A. pseudoplatanus - A. pseudoplatanus is a fast-growing, mop-headed deciduous tree with leaves that open pink, then turn pale bronze before turning dark green in summer, turning yellow in autumn, bearing yellow-green flowers and green or red fruit.
Acer pseudoplatanus is: Deciduous
Broad crowned
Flushed pink, Flushed bronze in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Aphids , Horse chestnut scale , Caterpillars , Gall mites Aphids , Horse chestnut scale , Caterpillars , Gall mites
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Grafting
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Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Grow in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Acer pseudoplatanus
Sycamore, Great maple, Harewood, Mock plane, Scotch plane, Scottish maple
Acer Acer
A. pseudoplatanus - A. pseudoplatanus is a fast-growing, mop-headed deciduous tree with leaves that open pink, then turn pale bronze before turning dark green in summer, turning yellow in autumn, bearing yellow-green flowers and green or red fruit.
Deciduous
Broad crowned
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Flushed pink, Flushed bronze in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Aphids , Horse chestnut scale , Caterpillars , Gall mites
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Grafting
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Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Grow in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)
Apple root knot nematode
Meloidogyne mali
Nematode
Unknown
3
4
UK (along with certain other European countries) received potentially infested trees in 1992; but these were destroyed at the end of the trial period and targeted surveillance has failed to find any trace of the nematode. Main impacts are on elm; apple and mulberry and industry should source such material carefully.
Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)
Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
Insect
Absent
2
4
Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous tress native to the UK. Already regulated it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action. The risk of entry is further mitigated by EU legislation requiring the monitoring of wooden packaging material originating from China.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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