Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore maple

Description and Uses

Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore maple) is a temperate tree from South East Europe . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by tapping. It starts flowering after 5 - 15 years. The yield will be 5 Litres/tree/month, but in its top season there will be a yield of 38 Litres/tree/month. Other crop types include; {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as inedible . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} (1.00% - 2.50%) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by no extraction method from the tree's {missing data} yielding 0% - 0% oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 630 - 640 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 4245 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 50 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Acer pseudoplatanus has a lifespan of 150 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 29 meters tall with a crown of 22 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 600 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is fast growing and shade tolerant. Acer pseudoplatanus has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is androdioecious and is pollinated by bees. Acer pseudoplatanus is deciduous in dry season and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Acer pseudoplatanus thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1400 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -25°C; optimally between 8 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 1100 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 500 - 1200mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of clay. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind tolerant and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Acer pseudoplatanus is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 9 months. There are approximative 7500 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}