Category: Acer pseudoplatanus

Acer pseudoplatanus – Sycamore maple

Acer pseudoplatanus commonly called the sycamore maple is native to Europe and Western Asia, and can reach heights up to 30m.

Acer pseudoplatanus or Sycamore maple leaf with shadows
Serrated leaves are palmate with 3-5 lobes. Leaves are dark green with a red petiole.  Secondary veins run parallel to each other from the main veins.  Leaves are opposite.
Bark and trunk of Acer pseudoplatanus or sycamore maple
Bark plated in various shades of brown and grey.

Bears some resemblance to trees in the genus Platanus, which is where the Latin name pseudoplatanus comes from.