Platanus occidentalis

Large leaves and exfoliating bark provide plenty of fire fuel-showy white bark during winter-very strong structured tree to wind damage.

Platanus occidentalis

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Common Name sycamore
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use High
Invasive Potential
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 4
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Spreading
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 75
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 22.5
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Flakey
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green Green & White; Yellow
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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