Sycamore Maple

Other names

Planetree Maple

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Europe and Western Asia

Location

Jackson Grove

Source of plant

Horticultural Associates, Richard M. Lewis, Ruth Nix

Description

Tree with upright, spreading branches forming an oval to rounded outline, reaching 40' to 60' in height under most landscape conditions, although it can attain 100' or more; spread equal to or 2/3's of height. Bark reddish brown or grayish, flaking into small rectangular scales, exposing orangish inner bark. Fallcolor a dingy brown, possibly with a tinge of yellow. Flowers perfect, yellowish-green, borne in May in 2" to 4" long pendulous panicles.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4