Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore is a classic; once commonly planted as a street tree, this noble tree has fallen out of favor in recent years, but we still love it. Fast growing sycamores are some of the tallest trees native to the eastern United States. Distinctive white peeling bark lends year-round interest to the landscape.

Tolerates deer, pollution, and black walnuts, but dry soils can be the death of this tree. Be sure to site it where it will enjoy plenty of moisture.

Zones: 4 to 9

Family: Platanaceae

Type: DeciduousTree

Height: 75 to 100 ft.

Spread: 75 to 100 ft.

Exposure: Full Sun

Soil Conditions: Average, medium, well-drained, acidic soil

Bloom Time: April

Bloom Color: Yellow (male) and red (female)

Native Range: southwestern Maine west to extreme southern Ontario, southern Wisconsin, Iowa, and extreme eastern Nebraska; south to south-central Texas; and east to northwestern Florida and southeastern Georgia

Sale Size: This is a large plant! Local pick-up only please.

Image Credits:

• Image 1 (mature form) Foto por hpgruesen en Pixnio
• Image 2 (buds) Image by jLasWilson from Pixabay
• Image 3 (catkins) Image by Annette Meyer from Pixabay
• Image 4 (fruits) Image by minka2507 from Pixabay
• Image 5 (trunk & fall foliage) Image by Waldkunst from Pixabay
• Image 6 (winter fruits) Image by wal_172619 from Pixabay
• Image 7 (mature trunk) Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay