Acer pseudoplatanus L.
Sycamore
The sycamore is a large deciduous tree native to Central Europe and Western Asia. It can grow up to 35 meters tall with a broad, rounded crown. The bark is grey and smooth when young, becoming rougher with age. Leaves are large, palmate with five lobes, and dark green in color. Flowers are greenish-yellow and hang in dangling clusters called panicles. The tree produces winged seeds or samaras that twirl to the ground when ripe.
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Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Acer
The tree produces a hard-wearing, creamy-white close-grained timber and its sap can be processed into syrup similar to that of the sugar maple. The wood is valued for making musical instruments, furniture, joinery, and kitchen utensils.
The sycamore is planted in parks for ornamental purposes and as a street tree due to its tolerance of air pollution. The wood is used for making musical instruments, furniture, joinery, and kitchen utensils. It also makes good firewood. The sap is used to make alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and can be processed into syrup. Bees collect the nectar to make honey.
Early summer, typically in May or June
20–35 meters tall
Greenish-yellow
Tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH, except heavy clay. Preferably on nutrient-rich, slightly calcareous soils.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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