SEEDS OF ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS - SYCAMORE TREE
Remarkable tree for its tolerance of urban pollution. Also wind tolerant so it makes it a popular tree for planting along paths and avenues in the cities. Essential tree for bonsai lovers.
Large deciduous tree reaching 30-40m of height. Smooth and greyish bark. The leaves are dark green in color with a paler underside. They turn golden in autumn. The yellow-greenish flowers hang in dangling flowerheads. Its samaras are borne in pairs and ripe for late summer.
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| Average germination (%) | 60 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Autumn |
| Germination (in days) | 20-40 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant use | Reforestation, Timber |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Loam |
| Stratification | Best results |
Cold stratification for 45-90 days. Direct sowing in february/March
It needs the siliceous, cool and deep soils of the slopes and valleys of the mountainous regions. Resists frost and cool temperatures. Strong rooting system.
Carpenters, turners and joiners like its whitish and strong wood. The flowers, fruit and bark have been used for their medicinal properties.
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