Platanus occidentalis |
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American Sycamore |
Description
This plant is similar to the Platanus acerifolia, except that it ha sa longe period of dormany. Occasionally, it grows with multiple trunks.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use water saving equipment, e.g. rain or soil-moisture sensors, MP rotator nozzles, weather-based controllers, and low-volume irrigation (drip systems, soaker hoses, and microsprayers).