Scientific Name |
Acer pseudoplatanus |
Sycamore
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Common Name |
Sycamore | |
Type |
Woody perennial tree | |
Description |
Upright woody thick stem. Mid green leaves with five lobes, set in opposite pairs. Green-yellow leaves hang in clusters in June pollinated by bees. Helicopter shaped fruits ripen in autumn. | |
Habitat |
Coloniser of bare ground and woodland. | |
Folklore |
Introduced from France in Middle Ages. Used as wood for carpentry. | |
Soil Fertility |
Deep rich |
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Soil Moisture |
Moist, well drained |
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Soil pH |
All |
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Sunlight |
Full Sun/Shade |
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Success |
Retains buds in winter. Grows anywhere. Helicopter shaped leaves help dispersal over large areas by wind. Flowers pollinated by bees. Seed leaves are green in the husk. Survives harsh winds, pollution. |
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Importance |
Serious weed of woods. |
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Cultural Control |
(1.5) |
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Chemical Control |
(3.2.3) on seedlings. |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.