Annual possible increase
Sycamore trees can easily be made from ripe seeds or cuttings be increased. The little trees grow in large steps. An average of up to 50 cm in height per year is possible until a tree has reached its maximum height potential. In width, the crown can grow up to 30 cm per year.
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Note:
The rapid growth of a plane tree also has consequences for theirs bark. The dead outer layer does not turn into thick bark, but bursts open every year under the pressure of growth and flakes off. This is a natural process and nothing to worry about.
Maximum tree height and crown width
There are many in the northern hemisphere Sycamore species spread. If you are interested in the growth of a certain species, you should find out more. The following are values that roughly apply to most species:
- Sycamore trees can reach heights of 30 to 50 m
- Crown diameter can reach up to 20 m
- old plane trees have a trunk circumference of approx. 3m
Cutting slows down growth
Plane trees are very easy to cut. By regular Cut the tree can be slowed down in its urge to grow and thus clearly limited in size. The Crown cut can be carried out according to your own ideas.
Challenge for almost every garden
If you have a Sycamore tree in the garden want to plant, you should check carefully beforehand whether you can offer it enough space. The root system will branch out just as expansively as the crown, which is why proximity to buildings should be avoided.
Tips
The spherical plane called "Alphens Globe" only grows 20 to 30 cm per year and only reaches a maximum height of 5 m. It is ideal for smaller gardens.
