Sycamore, American

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore Facts

Mature Height: 70-100 feet
Mature Spread: 60-80 feet
Mature Form: Broad Round
Growth Rate: Medium to rapid
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Prefers moist
Soil Type: Well drained
Flower Color: Not showy
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Tan to brown

Zones: 4 - 9

The American Sycamore is an adaptable and rugged tree. American Sycamore trees are fast growing, large shade trees with a massive trunk and a wide-spreading open crown of large, crooked branches. This deciduous tree has a smooth, almost white bark when mature. The bark will flake off in irregular thin pieces, which gives American Sycamore trees an impressive mottled appearance. Sycamore trees have light green colored leaves that turn golden in the fall, providing contrasting fall color. The American Sycamore has moderate water requirements and exhibits a moderate tolerance to salt and alkaline soils. It is a popular city tree for adverse urban conditions and soils.