Acer pseudoplatanus

Acer pseudoplatanus, commonly known as Sycamore, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acer pseudoplatanus 11.1 History 11.2 Acer pseudoplatanus in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acer pseudoplatanus was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Sycamore is a species in the genus Acer (maple) which contains 111 species and belongs to the family of the Aceraceae (Maple Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 30 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape. They grow at a moderate rate and have a moderate lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer pseudoplatanus is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green and palmately lobed.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and green. The plants bloom from May to June. The flowers are arranged in panicles.

The green fruits are schizocarps and very ornamental. They develop in spring.

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[edit] Distribution

Acer pseudoplatanus is native to Turkey, the Caucasus and the whole of Europe with the exception of the British Isles.

[edit] Cultivation

The Sycamore prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C. It grows best in loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist to moist. The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are only slightly tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acer pseudoplatanus

[edit] History

[edit] Acer pseudoplatanus in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acer pseudoplatanusfr:Acer pseudoplatanus