Acer pseudo-platanus Sycamore (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer pseudo-platanus
Sycamore
Deciduous tree
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The Acer pseudo-platanus plant species is found in Europe. Extensively naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sycamore.

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Latin Name:  Acer pseudo-platanus
Common Name:  Sycamore
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Found in woodland, hedgerows etc. in Britain, in all but very poor soils[17].

General Uses: The trees are fast-growing and make a good windbreak for exposed and maritime areas[11, 200]. They are often used in shelterbelt plantings[200]. This species usually self-sows freely and is often the first tree to invade disused farmland, cleared woodland etc. Its ability to tolerate difficult environments make it a good pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands. When grown in Britain it is usually gradually displaced over a period of 200 years or more by native species until it becomes just a minor component of the woodland[K]. The leaves are packed around apples, rootcrops etc to help preserve them[18, 20]. Wood - very hard, heavy, elastic, easy to work, fairly resistent to insects. Used for carving, small domestic items, veneer etc[4, 13, 46, 171]. It is a good fuel and also makes a good charcoal that can be used as a fuel[115].

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