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   What does a sycamore tree look like?

   • Common name: sycamore Scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus Family: Sapindaceae Origin: non-native These broadleaf trees can grow to 35m and live for 400 years. The bark is dark pink-grey, and smooth when young, but becomes cracked and develops small plates with age. Twigs are pink-brown and hairless.

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   What is a sycamore tree?

   • Familiar, romantic, sticky. Sycamore might have been introduced by the Romans or in the 1500s. Since then, it’s colonised woodland becoming a source of food and shelter for wildlife including aphids that leave behind their tacky honeydew. The iconic Sycamore Gap Tree that stood on Hadrian's Wall for centuries was felled on 28 September 2023.

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   What is the difference between a sycamore and a maple tree?

   • Generally, sycamore trees have leaves with shallow indentations between their lobes whereas maple tree leaves have deep indentations. Sycamore tree leaves grow alternately, but maple tree leaves have an opposite leaf arrangement. Sycamore tree bark is thin and flaky and exfoliates in patches.

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   Are sycamore trees Platanus?

   • Some tree species that are not in the Platanus genus are also called sycamore – these are the sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), and sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus). Sycamore trees are fast-growing popular deciduous shade trees in city landscapes and parks. In fact, Sycamore trees are one of the largest deciduous trees native to North America.

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   How many types of sycamore trees are there?

   • There are about six species of sycamore trees in the Platanus genus. The most common sycamore trees are the American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Mexican sycamore (Platanus mexicana), and California Sycamore tree (Platanus racemosa).

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   Where do sycamore trees grow?

   • The American sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis) grows mainly in the eastern and central parts of United States. The Californian sycamore tree (Platanus racemosa) and Mexican sycamore tree (Platanus mexicana) are more common in the western parts of United States. This article is a complete guide to species of sycamore trees.

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   Common name: sycamore. Scientific name: Acer pseudoplatanus. Family: Sapindaceae. Origin: non-native. These broadleaf trees can grow to 35m and live for 400 years. The bark is dark pink-grey, and smooth when young, but becomes cracked and develops small plates with age. Twigs are pink-brown and hairless.

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Deciduous Nature: Sycamore trees are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves annually, typically displaying vibrant fall colors before shedding. Distinctive Characteristics: Recognized by their mottled bark, large palmate leaves, and unique seed balls, sycamores are significant in both appearance and ecological impact.

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   Feb 19, 2023 · Sycamore trees are huge deciduous trees with a broad, rounded crown of lush green foliage. Sycamore trees have serrated lobed leaves that resemble maple leaves with three to five lobes. Sycamores have thin, peeling reddish-brown bark and seed balls that drop in spring.

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   The sycamore is a large, broad-leaved deciduous tree that reaches 20–35 m (66–115 ft) tall at maturity, the branches forming a broad, domed crown. The bark of young trees is smooth and grey but becomes rougher with age and breaks up into scales, exposing the pale-brown-to-pinkish inner bark.

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8. www.gardenersworld.com › how-to › grow-plantsComplete guide to sycamore trees ( Acer pseudoplatanus )

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus) is an exceptionally large and fast-growing, broadleaf deciduous tree. Sycamore originates from Europe and was introduced to the UK several hundred years ago.

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   Sycamore. Origin: non-native. Type: deciduous. Height: up to 35m high. Winter buds: green, fat oval buds, arranged in opposite pairs. Leaves: opposite, 5 toothed and pointed lobes, long pink or green petioles. Flowers: male and female yellow flowers in hanging clusters.

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    8 hours ago · Overview of Sycamore Trees. Sycamore trees, commonly known as Platanus, stand out due to their unique appearance and growth habits. These deciduous trees can reach heights of 75 to 100 feet, featuring broad canopies that offer excellent shade. Characteristics. Bark: Sycamores have distinctive peeling bark that reveals a creamy white underlayer ...