Is sycamore native to Ireland?
Sycamores are not native trees to Ireland (they were introduced around the sixteenth century) but have become naturalized throughout the country and I doubt there is a hedgerow or garden in the country that doesn't contain at least one sycamore tree.Dec 30, 2013
Is sycamore invasive Ireland?
Sycamore is an alien (non-native) invasive plant, meaning it out-competes crowds-out and displaces beneficial native plants that have been naturally growing in Ireland for centuries.
Are sycamore trees native to Ireland?
Sycamores are not native trees to Ireland (they were introduced around the sixteenth century) but have become naturalized throughout the country and I doubt there is a hedgerow or garden in the country that doesn't contain at least one sycamore tree.Dec 30, 2013
Are sycamore trees invasive?
Sycamore maple has been planted in temperate and coastal areas worldwide. It is considered invasive in regions including New Zealand, Australia, and Chile (Wikipedia 2011, Binggeli 1992).
When was the sycamore introduced to Ireland?
It was introduced to Ireland during the 16th and 17th Centuries. The Sycamore is a deciduous tree, whose leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow and brown in autumn before falling. It is often found in hedges and in public parks. Growing up to 35 m, the tree has a 5-lobed leaf, with toothed edges.Oct 23, 2008
Where is sycamore native to?
Sycamore is native to central, eastern and southern Europe. It is thought to have been introduced to the UK by the Romans. However, other reports suggest it was introduced to the UK in the Tudor era around the 1500s.
Is a sycamore native to UK?
Sycamore is native to central, eastern and southern Europe. It is thought to have been introduced to the UK by the Romans. However, other reports suggest it was introduced to the UK in the Tudor era around the 1500s.