Tree number: 13

Name: Sycamore

Latin name: Acer pseudoplatanus

A very versatile tree, adapting to almost all conditions and resistant to pollution and salt spray. The green buds are arranged in opposite pairs. The bark is very smooth on young to middle-aged trees, developing into craggier sections in later years. There are some very fine Sycamores in The Walks, including an interesting veteran south-east of St John’s Church.