sycamore maple

The sycamore maple, also known as the mock plane (Acer pseudoplatanus), is a type of maple tree. It is distinct from trees commonly called sycamore in the United States, which are typically American plane trees (Platanus occidentalis).12

The sycamore maple is an important shade and timber tree in Europe and has various ornamental cultivars. It belongs to the genus Acer, which includes a large number of shrub and tree species widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. Maples are known for their ornamental value, with many displaying striking autumn colors, and some yielding valuable wood. All maples produce winged seeds called samaras.3