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Acer pseudoplatanus
The sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree. The natural range of sycamore covers most of Europe, with the exclusion of the most northern parts, and the extreme easterly limit is at the Caspian Sea. Due to its strong invasive properties, the tree has become naturalized far beyond its original range.
The timber is widely used for furniture making and joinery, and is excellent for flooring. It is also used for paper production and firewood. Occasionally, the tree produces wavy grained wood, which is reserved for making the best musical instruments and veneer.
Sycamore is a hardy tree, withstanding exposure and industrial pollution and tolerant to frost and salt-laden winds. These abilities make it useful as windbreak and as an ornamental tree in urban and coastal locations. Furthermore, its strong and adventitious roots make the tree excellent for mitigating soil erosion.
The sycamore thrives in calcareous soils, and requires a permanent and good water supply, but avoids wet soils. It easily germinates and, when young, grows faster than most other European tree species.
Avoid planting where seedlings can establish esp waterways
Produces a strong nectar flow when flowering Sycamore trees can provide great crops of honey in spring.
Just stand by the hives on a warm evening, and listen to the roar of the bees fanning the fresh nectar, and converting it into honey.
