Sycamores: Not Just Another Plane Tree. ... The sycamore is full of drinkable sap, read water when you need it. The sycamore can also provide a maple-like syrup as well, but you've have to boil many gallons of it to get syrup or sugar. Knowing there is always a source of drinkable sap/water nearby has its advantages.

What time of year do sycamore trees drip sap?

The sap of the Sycamore (like other Maples) rises early in the Winter and is at its strongest in Spring, therefore the Sycamore should never be pruned in Spring as this could cause the Sycamore to bleed to death.

Do Sycamores have sap?

Sycamore has sap yield on par with walnut but has significantly less sugar content.