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Acer pseudoplatanus Seeds

Sycamore, Sycamore Maple

Acer pseudoplatanus, Sycamore (or Sycamore Maple, to distinguish it from other plants called sycamore) is a species of maple native to central Europe and southwestern Asia, from France east to Ukraine, and south in mountains to northern Spain, northern Turkey, and the Caucasus. In Scotland, the Sycamore is known as the Plane tree, although it is not a member of the Platanus genus. Its apparent similarity to the plane led to its being named pseudoplatanus, using the prefix pseudo- (from the Ancient Greek for "false"). It is a large deciduous tree that reaches 20–35 m tall at maturity, with a broad, domed crown. On young trees, the bark is smooth and grey but becomes rougher with age and breaks up in scales, exposing the pale-brown-to-pinkish inner bark.

Maples are unrivalled for their autumn foliage colouring and variety of leaf shapes and textures. Maples are a very popular choice for the art of bonsai and many are compact enough for the average garden. Their flowers are green, yellow, orange or red and though individually small, the effect of an entire tree in flower can be striking in several species. Bark is another feature of some maples, although usually smooth grey or greenish, in the group known as the ‘snake bark maples’ it has longitudinal grey or red-brown stripes and in others it is flaky or papery. Most of the approximate 129 species come from East Asia, particularly China, where over 80 species can be found, Japan, with more than 20 species, and the eastern Himalayas. Most species are deciduous, but a few in southern Asia and the Mediterranean region are evergreen. Most maples prefer a cool, moist climate with ample rainfall in spring and summer. A planting position sheltered from strong winds suits them best. For best autumn colour, grow them in a neutral to acid soil. Propagation is generally from seed but grafting is also an option. Seed germination is aided by stratification.

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The Acer genus includes, but is not limited to the following species. Acer lobelii, Acer longipes, Acer lucidum, Acer macrophyllum, Acer mandshuricum, Acer mapienense, Acer maximowiczianum, Acer maximowiczii, Acer miaoshanicum, Acer miaotaiense‎, Acer micranthum, Acer laurinum, Acer laxiflorum, Acer leipoense, Acer leucoderme, Acer linganense, Acer miyabei, Acer glabrum, Acer granatense, Acer grandidentatum, Acer griseum, Acer grosseri, Acer hainanense, Acer forrestii, Acer franchetii, Acer kweilinense, Acer laevigatum, Acer serrulatum, Acer shangszeense, Acer barbinerve, Acer buergerianum, Acer pubipalmatum, Acer pycnanthum, Acer regelii, Acer robustum, Acer rubescens, Acer montanum, Acer erianthum, Acer schneiderianum, Acer semenovii, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer ukurunduense, Acer undulatum, Acer fenzelianum and Acer flabellatum.