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Sycamore

Large deciduous tree with exfoliating bark and handsome leaves. Provides nice fall color, and is well-suited for parks, as a wildlife food source, or as shade tree.

Companion Plants

Ginkgo Tree

Hawthorn

Norway Spruce

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Sycamore

  • Botanical name

    Platanus occidentalis

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    25-30' (7.5-10 m)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use an all-purpose in spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch