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purple sycamore

Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

A large, rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with lobed green leaves that are reddish-purple beneath. Yellow-green catkin-like flowers in spring are followed by bunches of winged seeds.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, gall mites, horse chestnut scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to tar spot, Verticillum wilt and sooty bark disease

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years