Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Description
This plant is similar to the Platanus acerifolia, except that it has a longer period of dormancy. Occasionally, it grows with multiple trunks.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.