sycamore

How to Grow and Care for sycamore

sycamore · Acer pseudoplatanus
Also known as: great maple; harewood; mock plane; Scotch plane; Scottish maple

Grows best as a specimen tree in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but can tolerate almost any conditions, and may become a weed in some situations. See tree cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing sycamore

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grows best as a specimen tree in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but can tolerate almost any conditions, and may become a weed in some situations. See tree cultivation for further advice

How to Water sycamore?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sycamore?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sycamore?

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What Soil Is Best for sycamore?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sycamore?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize sycamore?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune sycamore?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate sycamore?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant sycamore?

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How to Care for sycamore in Winter?

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How to Plant sycamore?

Grows best as a specimen tree in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but can tolerate almost any conditions, and may become a weed in some situations. See tree cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot sycamore?

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How to Harvest sycamore?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and scale insects, including horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of sycamore

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More General Info About sycamore

Attributes of sycamore

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginNW to Central Europe, Italy, Western Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Acer pseudoplatanus
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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