Photo Credit:
©Rebecca Weller, United States, Texas, Collin Co., Oak Point Nature Preserve. 2/5/2012
Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
American sycamore is a good planting where a large, fast-growing tree is desired. However, the relatively weak limbs (susceptible to wind and ice damage) and the large leaves that decay slowly after falling should be considered in planting location.*
Sold as a 3-4 ft. bare root transplant.
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soils: Clay, Sand, Loam
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Part Shade
Mature Height: 40-80 Feet
Mature Spread: 20-30 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Origin: Native
Deer Damage Potential: low
Uses: Lumber, Ornamental, Shade
