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Sycamore

Acer pseudoplatanusfam. Sapindaceae
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Prezentare

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) este un arbore decidu mare care aparține familiei Sapindaceae și se găsește în anumite părți ale Europei, inclusiv Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Franța, Germania, Grecia, Ungaria, Italia, Polonia, Portugalia, România, Spania, Elveția, Turcia- Europa, Ucraina și Iugoslavie. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale edibile, sapa și poduri de semințe, acest arbore se dezvolte în condiții umide cu tipuri de sucuri luate, medii și grele, preferând un interval de pH de 5,8 la 7. Rangul nativ include Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Corse, Cehoslovacia, Franța, Germania, Grecia, Ungaria, Italia, Polonia, Portugalia, România, Sicilia, Spania, Elveția, Turcia- Europa, Ucraina și Iugoslavie. Un caracteristică distinctivă este uleiul său albastru cu o apariție unică mottată, în timp ce altă caracteristică notabilă este capacitatea sa de a crește până la 30 metri în înălțime.

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What is Sycamore?

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) este un arbore decidu mare care aparține familiei Sapindaceae și se găsește în anumite părți ale Europei, inclusiv Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Franța, Germania, Grecia, Ungaria, Italia, Polonia, Portugalia, România, Spania, Elveția, Turcia- Europa, Ucraina și Iugoslavie.

What is Sycamore used for?

Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
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  • Sycamore is traditionally used in European herbal medicine to aid digestion, particularly as a tea made from the leaves. It helps alleviate digestive discomfort and supports gut health.

    The mechanism involves compounds like tannins that have astringent properties, which can help reduce inflammation and soothe the gastrointestinal tract.

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Sycamore Soothe
stress
tincture
Traditionally used for calming the mind.
Leafy Relax
relaxation
tea
Historically used for soothing the nervous system.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) se dezvolte în sucuri umide dar bine drenate de tipuri de sucuri luate, medii și grele. Prefere un interval de pH de 5,8 la 7 și este durabil în regiuni temperaturne cu zone 4-7. Această plantă necesită soare direct sau o umbră parțială pentru creșterea optimă. Irrigarea regulată este esențială, mai ales în perioadele sec. Propagarea se poate face prin semințe sau greacuit. Fructele sale, sapa și podurile de semințe sunt edibile dar nu sunt consumate la scară largă.
Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-7
Habit
Tree
Mature size
30.0 m tall
Soil pH
5.8–7
For first-time growers

How to grow Sycamore for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple sycamore tree to observe its growth and beauty.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young sycamore sapling, garden gloves, a spade or shovel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a location with well-draining soil. Ensure the area has enough space for a large tree.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings from a nursery pot to your garden, ensuring they are at the same depth as in their container.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly but avoid overwatering. Keep an eye out for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide regular watering during dry spells. Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter before new growth starts, focusing on removing any weak or crossing branches.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too close to buildings, neglecting regular pruning.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:LeavesSapSeedpod
Edible uses: Sweetener
Other uses:Fire starterPioneerPreservativeWind breakerLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

21 native · 21 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 21 native· 21 introduced
Europe23 regions
native (15)AlbaniaAustriaBulgariaFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (8)BelgiumDenmarkIrelandNetherlandsPortugalSpainSwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia3 regions
introduced (3)KazakhstanMyanmarUzbekistan
Africa1 region
introduced (1)Algeria
Broader regions
native:Czechoslovakia, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
introduced:Argentina South, Illinois, Maryland, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, Tasmania, Virginia
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See also

8 related

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