Acer pseudoplatanus Simon-Louis Frères - Sycamore maple
Acer pseudoplatanus Simon-Louis Frères - Sycamore maple
Acer pseudoplatanus Simon-Louis Frères
Sycamore maple
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Description
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Frères' is a variety of Sycamore Maple that is characterised by remarkable variegated foliage, slow growth, and moderate development. Its foliage changes colour throughout the seasons, displaying various shades of pink in spring, becoming maculate and splashed with cream white on a green background in summer. In autumn, it turns golden yellow and then bronze before falling. A deciduous small tree that deserves to be highlighted in the garden!
Native to mountainous regions of Europe, Acer pseudoplatanus, not to be confused with Acer platanoides, is known by various names depending on the region, such as Sycamore Maple, False Plane Tree, Large Maple, or Mountain Maple, and less commonly White Maple. It is a large forest tree belonging to the Aceraceae family, capable of reaching heights of 35 to 40 meters, often associated with fir and beech trees. This light and semi-shade species can live up to 500 years. Its wood is commonly used in lutherie for making musical instruments.
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Frères', sometimes marketed as Acer pseudoplatanus f. variegatum 'Simon-Louis Frères', is a variety selected in 1881 by the Simon-Louis Frères nursery, located in Metz, France. This slow-growing tree develops a wide, rounded, and slightly irregular crown. It reaches a height of 5 to 6 meters with a spread of 6 meters at the age of 20. Its deciduous foliage consists of large palmate leaves, divided into 5 pointed and toothed lobes, measuring 15 to 20 cm in length. The variegated colouration of the foliage can vary depending on sun exposure. Flowering occurs in April-May, after the leaves have appeared. The small yellow flowers, highly melliferous, are arranged in pendulous terminal clusters. Fruit production, in the form of winged fruits called samaras, is abundant. It only appears on specimens aged at least 20 years. The bark of the branches is olive green to grey, peeling off in large plates as it ages.
Sycamore Maple 'Simon-Louis Frères' will stand out when planted alone or in front of a grove of larger trees. Its moderate development is suitable for medium to large gardens. Perfectly resistant to severe frosts, it adapts to any soil that is sufficiently deep, well-drained, and not too dry. Its variegated foliage is sensitive to scorching exposures: prefer a slightly shaded position in the afternoon, especially south of the Loire. To accompany it in the garden, consider, for example, variegated Dogwoods and Japanese Maples. Small shrubby honeysuckles (Lonicera nitida or L. pileata) or Algerian Ivy 'Bellecour' can be planted at its base to enhance its beauty.
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Botanical data
Acer
pseudoplatanus
Simon-Louis Frères
Sapindaceae
Sycamore maple
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Frères' is planted in spring or autumn in a deep, slightly moist soil, preferably without excessive limestone, in a sunny or partially shaded location. In very sunny regions, it should be placed in partial shade, as its variegated foliage is sensitive to scorching sun. It is perfectly hardy. However, strong winds can damage its beautiful foliage. Keep the soil moist during the first two summers after planting. Mulching can be beneficial to maintain soil moisture, depending on the climate. Pruning is not necessary. Remove dead wood in spring.
Canker is the main disease that affects maples.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.