Hardy Edibles

Sapindaceae

sycamore maple

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore maple

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Survives zone 4 through 7

Spring sap tapped for syrup — around 3.2% sugar, comparable to Norway maple.

Hardiness
Zone 4 to 7
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Sap
Ripens
Late winter (sap run)
Mature size
Large tree — NOT containerable
Light
Full sun to partial
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Environment
Montane
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
10+ yrs (sap)
Pollination
Monoecious/self-fertile