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