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SoS[23] - opening the new leaves

SoS[23] - opening the new leaves
I think that this is a sycamore twig [Acer pseudoplatanus] with the newly opened leaves still heavily crinkled as they expand from within the buds.

Not strictly speaking "native" but rather "naturalised" in the British Isles, sycamores can, and do, grow like weeds un many areas. They are problematical as the seeds contain a substance that is a cumulative poison to sheep, cattle and horses. The trees grow very quickly, are difficult to eradicate completely and seed very profusely once mature.

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 StoneRoad2013
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There are a few decorative varieties available, such as the red "Crimson King" and also a white / green variegated sp., and pruning will keep them under some level of control.
Leaves do eventually compost down into the usual woodland leaf mould.
Timber is useful to a certain extent for internal uses.
8 weeks ago. Edited 8 weeks ago.

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