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Deciduous

Sycamore Bonsai

Acer pseudoplatanus

large-leaved maple relative with strong growth and rugged mature bark

ChallengingOutdoor
Sycamore Bonsai

Overview

Sycamore Bonsai (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a large-leaved maple relative with strong growth and rugged mature bark. It is best suited to larger bonsai, naturalistic native tree styles and development practice. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor.

Placement

full sun to partial shade

Watering

water generously in active growth

Feeding and fertilising

feed moderately; overfeeding increases coarse growth

Pruning and wiring

prune hard to manage internodes; use larger bonsai scale because leaves are naturally big

Repotting

repot every 2-3 years in early spring

Propagation

seedlings are abundant; air layering possible

Pests, diseases and common issues

large leaves, tar spot, aphids, mildew and coarse internodes

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