Scientific Name
Platanus occidentalis

Common Name
Sycamore

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Medium to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil
Texture: Coarse
Form: Large massive trunk; wide spreading open crown; crooked branches
Height: 70 to 100'
Width: 60 to 80'
Leaf: 4 to 9" alternate, simple leaf; 3 to 5 lobes; tan to brown fall color
Flower/Fruit: 1.5" globose fruit on 3 to 6" peduncle
Comments: Leaves have a tendency to drop all summer; white mottled bark; subject to anthracnose and lace bugs
Cultivars: Howard
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