Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Large riverbank tree; provides shade and cover for riparian shrubs and forbs.
General Product Information:
Item Number: PLAOCC01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Classification: Woody Deciduous Tree
Characteristics: Single-stemmed; large clusters of brown seeds.
Habitat: Streambanks, low woods, floodplains.
Bloom Period: April to June
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 162.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 30 in
pH: 4.9 – 6.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: Low
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 192,000
Mix Seed Rate per Acre: Up to 0.03 lb
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy
