Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'
sycamore 'Brilliantissimum'
A small deciduous tree with a rounded crown. Leaves open bright pink, becoming yellow-green, finally dark green, mottled with cream. Flowers seldom produced in quantity
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green | |||
| Autumn | Pink | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and scale insects, including horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus
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