Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

tree introduced into Canada

Introduced

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Acer pseudoplatanus

Common English name: Sycamore maple

Other names: Sycamore

French name: Érable sycomore

Habitat

Native to Europe and planted in southern Canada.

Other notes

Planted as a shade tree.

Hardiness zone(s)

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

 

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