Sycamore maple

Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a tree found in Maryland or surrounding states which is not native to the lower 48 states of the United StatesUSDA Plants Database, Acer pseudoplatanus. According to the University of Maryland Extension program, it is flagged as a highly concerning invasive either by Maryland or a neighboring stateUniversity of Maryland Extension Invasive Plant List.
 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically yellow-green. Green fruit is produced in great abundance from spring to summer.
It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 70 feet with roots at least 48 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of germination compared to other plants of this type.
== Relationships ==
The USDA notes that this plant is of low value to browsing wildlife, but - as a general rule - native plants are better for native wildlife.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Acer pseudoplatanus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Acer Category:Invasive trees Category:Invasives Category:UME Invasive Plant List Category:Fruiting invasives Category:Invasives with yellow-green foliage Category:Moderate-growing invasives Category:Invasives between 50 and 75 feet tall Category:USDA exotic and invasive stubs