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Sycamore Tree

Acer pseudoplatanus

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The Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ is a picturesque, small, slow growing deciduous tree. The Sycamore ‘Brillianttisimum’ tree grows slowly to no more than 5-6m tall. Leaves and flowers appear together during April, the flowers are yellow and hang in pendent racemes. The leaf colours are beautifully stunning, first shooting salmon-pink then changing into shades of yellow-orange within a few weeks. Later, during the summer, the leaves turn yellow-green and finally green.

Ideal For Small Gardens
Adaptable and Hardy
Excellent Specimen Tree
Slow Growing Tree
Features of the Sycamore Tree

Soils

SOILS

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ is suitable for all soil types, moist but well-drained. Doesn’t tolerate draught.

Location

LOCATION

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ can be planted into any facing position; north, south, east or west, in full sun or partial shade.

Annual Growth Rate

ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ is a slow growing, compact small tree, taking 20 years or more to reach full maturity.

pH Tolerance

pH TOLERANCE

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ is adaptable and can be planted into all pH soil types.

Root Structure

ROOT STRUCTURE

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ has a deep main root with shallow fibrous roots.

Potential

POTENTIAL

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ has very good wind resistance including sea-wind. It also tolerates wet soil. A perfect small garden tree.

Annual Pruning

ANNUAL PRUNING

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ should only be pruned in the dormant season to cut the odd branch or two to keep its compact, rounded crown shape. Other times will cause bleeding.

Characteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

Sycamore ‘Brilliantissimum’ is a deciduous small tree with a dense, compact crown. Yellow, flowers, stunning multi-shade changing leaves and winged nutlet ornamental fruits.

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