Acer pseudoplatanus 'Variegatum' (Variegated Sycamore Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | pseudoplatanus |
| Cultivar | 'Variegatum' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 40 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Broad crown. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Pale grey bark that peels in flakes. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 16 cm wide, usually with 5 ovate lobes, dark green turning yellow in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are yellow-green. |
| Fruit Description | Convex nutlet to 3 cm. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.