Sycamore Maple
Acer pseudoplatanus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
480"–720" H × 360"–600" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
DE
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Sycamore maple is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree with broad, lobed leaves and attractive bark. It produces small greenish flowers in spring followed by winged seed pairs. This European species adapts well to various soil conditions and provides excellent shade coverage.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sycamore Maple takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely large size may exceed property scale
- Considered invasive in some regions
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and beetles for pollination. The large canopy provides nesting sites for birds and the seeds feed various wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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