{"product_id":"sycamore-acer-pseudoplatanus","title":"Sycamore (acer-pseudoplatanus)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerant to -20°C or lower; highly adaptable to British climates, including coastal and exposed sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates exposed, windy, or sheltered positions; suitable for urban areas due to pollution and wind resistance; allow ample space as it grows large (up to 30m+).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil; highly tolerant of chalk, clay, loam, sand, poor, or heavy soils; avoids permanently waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting time: Bare-root November to March (dormant season); container-grown ideally autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting method: Dig a wide hole twice root spread; incorporate organic matter if soil is poor; plant at same depth (soil mark on stem); stake young trees if necssary; mulch base and water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Water regularly in first 1–2 years during dry periods; once established, highly tolerant of drought and wet conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed; no regular feeding; note: prolific self-seeding can make it weedy in some areas—consider site carefully to avoid unwanted spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneydew: Large numbers of aphids are often found underneath Sycamore leaves and these secrete a stick substance known as honeydew which can fall down and stick to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Im3JzxlatUs?si=s3rKTKMZ165h_nw6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCars\u003c\/a\u003e parked underneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store 2","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58417073029464,"sku":null,"price":0.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58417073226072,"sku":null,"price":1.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58417073422680,"sku":null,"price":1.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_6836.jpg?v=1789939247","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/sycamore-acer-pseudoplatanus","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}