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Platanus occidentalis

American sycamore

American sycamore is vast and stately at maturity, with uniquely shaped leaves and peeling, plated bark that can easily be considered its most striking ornamental characteristic. This species grows into a broad, rounded crown, and tolerates the worst of soil conditions, including spray from road salt and air pollution.

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Height: 70-100 ft
Spread: 40-60 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Salt Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen


North American Distribution


Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Adelaide Pratt (c) Native Plant Trust
Adelaide Pratt (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust