Platanus occidentalis
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Grow your own American Sycamore, one of the tallest and fastest growing trees of eastern deciduous forests in the U.S.
- 100% guaranteed
- Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast
- Transplanting and care instructions included
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Moisture High / Medium |
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Cold Hardiness -25°F |
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Light Full Sun / Partial Shade |
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Size 60 – 120' tall / 40 – 100' spread |
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Lifespan 250 yrs |
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Growth Rate Fast Growing |
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Drought Tolerance Low |
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Wind Resistance Medium |
About American Sycamore
From the U.S. Forest Service:
"American sycamore is a native, deciduous tree. Although not the tallest, it is among the tallest trees of eastern deciduous forests. Mature heights range from 60 to 120 feet (18-37 m). Reported diameters range from 2 to 6.6 feet (0.6-2 m). The bark of young trunks has small scales. Bark at the base of large trunks is deeply furrowed and up to 3 inches thick (7.6 cm); on the upper portions of the trunk the bark exfoliates in patches, leaving areas of inner bark exposed. The leaves are 4 to 10 inches (10-25.4 cm) long, often as broad or broader than they are long. American sycamores form widespread, strongly branched root systems. The fruit is a plumed achene; numerous fruits are tightly aggregated into a ball-shaped fruiting head 0.8 to 2 inches (2-5 cm) in diameter.
American sycamore is characterized by rapid growth throughout its life; it is also long lived (over 250 years). Open-grown individuals can achieve a crown spread of 100 feet (30 m) or more. A survey of big trees in seven mid-southern states reported that the second and fourth largest trees (of all species) were American sycamores. The largest American sycamore in these states was a Tennessee tree 140 feet tall (42.67 m) and 65.9 inches (167.4 cm) dbh, with a circumference of 207 inches (525.8 cm), the largest circumference of any tree in these states."
About Jonsteen's Seedlings
All of our trees are seed-grown at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty!
About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee
All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling. You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here.
Seedling Size Chart: Medium
Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.
