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11/12/99

Acer pseudoplatanus--Sycamore Maple


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 50 ft Spread: 50 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches

Comments: A large tree not often seen in landscapes. It
can be used on exposed sites or where salt or salt spray
is a problem.

Cultivars:
'Atropurpureum Spaethii' - The undersides of the
leaves are purple but green on top (Vis. 1).
'Brilliantissimum' - The young foliage is pink then
becomes yellowish-green.
'Cox' (Lustre(R)) - Dark green leaves and good salt
tolerance.
'Rotterdam' - Fast-growing, pyramidal tree.

References for Cultivars: Princeton Nurseries 1999, J.
Frank Schmidt and Son 1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Gee
Farms 1999, Carlton Plants 1999.


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