Sycamore maple


		Sycamore maple Acer pseudoplatanus Trees and Shrubs South Australia Region

	A long-lived, vigorous, deciduous tree that reaches 30 m high. This hardy species seeds profusely and can naturalise in fertile forests as well as roadsides, creeks and wetlands.

HOW IT SPREADS Produce masses of 'winged' seeds which are readily carried by wind. Seeds germinate rapidly in gardens, guttering, gaps in paving and driveways etc. Wind transfers them from garden to bushland, parks and reserves.

Removal of these invasive plants is both difficult and costly.





Additional suggested alternatives are Liquidambar styraciflua cultivars.

Alternative Plants


Photo: Lorna Rose		Claret Ash Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' Trees and Shrubs

	This sterile cultivar will grow 10–15 m high and is an ideal specimen tree for garden or street planting. A deciduous shade tree with leaves turning stunning deep claret red in autumn. Best planted in cool areas in fertile, well-drained soil. Will tolerate dry conditions once established and prefers full-sun.

Photo: Fleming's Nurseries		Flowering Crab Apples Malus hybrids and cultivars Trees and Shrubs

	Decorative, deciduous, highly ornamental, medium size trees grown for their prolific spring blossom and persistent, showy red crab apples in autumn and winter. Flower colours range from white to deep cerise and reddish-purple. They are often used as feature trees, in avenue plantings and provide wonderful summer shade.

Photo: Fleming's Nurseries		Sensation Maple Acer negundo 'Sensation' Trees and Shrubs

	This variety is sterile and does not self seed. Growing to 9 m high with lovely bronze-burgundy growing tips that mature to medium green in summer and become bright red in winter. A beautiful shade tree once established and will tolerate heat and drought.