Acer Pseud. 'Simon Louis Ferres'

An unusual variegated form of the common Sycamore. First raised in France in 1881, 'Simon-Louis Frères' is a small sized, deciduous tree with a slower growth rate and a more compact, rounded habit than the species. It is most celebrated for its extraordinary foliage: the leaves emerge a soft pink in spring before maturing into a display of pale green, heavily mottled and streaked with creamy white. This variegation is exceptionally stable and provides a bright, luminous effect in the garden all summer. It is extremely tough and reliable, holding its colour even in more exposed coastal locations, and thriving in places where most ornamental trees would not.  

Site: Tolerates exposure including coastal exposure, and urban pollution
Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, summer
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 15-20' (4.5-6.5m) Spread: 15-20' (4.5-6.5m) May get bigger in time