Acer pseudoplatanus 'Worley'
golden sycamore
A deciduous tree, to around 15m high, with large, five-lobed leaves that emerge pale yellow and mature to green. Leaves are held on contrasting red stalks, and turn yellow again before falling in autumn. Small yellow-green flowers are produced in spring, followed later by typical winged seeds
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- 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
Tolerates most soils and positions, though may need protection from strong sun to prevent leaf scorch. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; see pruning group 1
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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