Platanus occidentalis
This floodplain tree features a dark brown bark when young that develops into a distinctive multi-colored, pale, flaky bark that looks beautiful in a landscape. Sycamore are great for riparian trees with extensive roots and a fast growth rate. They support up to 43 species of butterfly and moth larvae, including the luna moth.
Zone: 4-9 (Map)
Habitat: Can thrive in sandy or clay wet soil. Will tolerate flooding. Full sun.
Growth: 80 ft tall, 60 ft wide at maturity.
The distinctive American Sycamore is a floodplain tree that is ideal for riparian planting. As a bonus, it also provides habitat for many butterfly and moth species.
4′
The distinctive American Sycamore is a floodplain tree that is ideal for riparian planting. As a bonus, it also provides habitat for many butterfly and moth species.
4′
Platanus occidentalis
This floodplain tree features a dark brown bark when young that develops into a distinctive multi-colored, pale, flaky bark that looks beautiful in a landscape. Sycamore are great for riparian trees with extensive roots and a fast growth rate. They support up to 43 species of butterfly and moth larvae, including the luna moth.
Zone: 4-9 (Map)
Habitat: Can thrive in sandy or clay wet soil. Will tolerate flooding. Full sun.
Growth: 80 ft tall, 60 ft wide at maturity.
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