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Sycamore Maple
Acer pseudoplatanus
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Plant Type
Deciduous tree
Height
40-60ft
Introduction / Invasiveness
- Introduced to North America around 1870, planted as a park or street tree
- It out competes other native trees and has prolific production of seeds
Flower / Fruit
- Flowers are small, green and yellow that hang in spikes or racemes
- Pollinated flowers develop into winged fruits called samaras or “helicopter seeds”
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