Sycamore maple, aka planetree maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is indigenous to northern and central Europe where it is a popular landscape tree. Very commonly planted in the northeastern U.S. in the early 20th century, this large 50-60 foot tree is rarely found today (USDA zones 4 and 7). A mature specimen in Jonesborough, Tennessee (zone 6) is over […]
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Sycamore Maple Performs In Cooler Regions
Posted by Hugh on January 21st, 2015
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