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Acer pseudoplatanus - Maple
Acer pseudoplatanus - Maple
Acer pseudoplatanus - Maple
lr 28/07/20 I received the young plant everything was ok, the packaging, the delivery, and of course the young plant. 10/10 for Promesse de fleurs<; I wanted to place another order but the acer sycomore is out of stock so see you in autumn.
simone, 30/07/2020
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Acer pseudoplatanus, better known as the Sycamore, is widely spread in the United Kingdom. With its beautiful palmate dark green foliage that turns golden-yellow in autumn, this large tree with a dense rounded habit is often used as a specimen tree or for hedgerows and windbreaks. The Sycamore is not demanding in terms of soil, as long as it is deep enough to accommodate its powerful root system. Vigorous and fast-growing, it is best suited for large gardens.
Native to mountainous regions of Europe, Acer pseudoplatanus, not to be confused with Acer platanoides, is known by different names depending on the region, such as Sycamore maple, false plane tree, large maple, mountain maple, and occasionally white maple. It is a large forest tree belonging to the aceraceae family, reaching heights of 35 to 40 m (98 ft 5 in to 131 ft 2 in), often associated with fir and beech. This light and semi-shade tree can live up to 500 years. Its wood is commonly used for making musical instruments. The Sycamore has a spreading and rounded, very dense habit. The deciduous foliage consists of large palmate leaves divided into 5 pointed, toothed lobes, measuring 10 to 15 cm (3.9 to 5.9 in) in length. In autumn, it turns a fiery orange that can be seen from afar. The flowering, although interesting, is moderately abundant and occurs in May, after the leaves have appeared. The small yellow flowers, highly attractive to bees, are arranged in pendulous terminal clusters. The fruiting, in the form of two-winged samaras, is abundant. It only appears on trees at least 20 years old. The bark of the branches is brown and smooth. With age, it flakes off in large plates.
Acer pseudoplatanus is a very vigorous tree, perfectly resistant to severe frost and wind, and is not picky about soil type as long as it is deep and moist enough. It prefers slightly acidic, non-calcareous soils. It will be majestic when planted as a specimen tree in a park or large garden. It is an excellent shade tree, thanks to its dense foliage, and its great tolerance to harsh weather conditions and salt spray makes it a very good windbreak tree. Finally, if space allows, it will be magnificent as an avenue tree, adorning alleys and borders with its imposing presence, pleasant shade, and splendid autumn colours.
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Acer pseudoplatanus should be planted in spring or autumn in a deep, moist soil, preferably with a slightly acidic pH, in a sunny or partially shaded location. It is perfectly hardy and resistant to wind and salt spray. Keep the soil moist during the first two summers after planting. Mulching can be beneficial to maintain soil moisture, depending on the climate. Pruning is not essential. Remove dead wood in spring.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.