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American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

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The American Sycamore is one of the largest native hardwood trees.  A fast grower, it rapidly grows  60 to 100 feet tall, and possibly larger.  Don't plant this one under utility lines!!  These stately trees have a large, straight trunk, normally two to four feet in diameter. 
Sycamores have large, spreading, crooked branches, making a wide crown.  Trunk and branches have smooth, whitish bark, which peels off in large flakes. Splotches, where bark has peeled off, can be brown, green, or gray.  This lends some winter season interest. 

Often used by homeowners in their yards to provide shade. They are also good for landscaping in cities, as they are resistant to pollution.    Long lived, sycamore trees can reach ages of five hundred to six hundred years.   Also called the "button-ball" tree due to it's interesting seed form.

Hardy Zones 4B through 9A.

36-48"+ Tree

3 Gallon container grown  shipped semi bare root.  Item Number: 02101

Moonshine Designs Nursery

Milan, IL 61264

309-756-1967

Fax:  309-756-1058

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