Description
American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Seedling Height (Size): 1-2′
Wildlife/Other Value: Seeds are food source for many birds and small mammals and birds will nest in its cavities. Leaves are host to caterpillars, moderately deer-resistant.
Native Range: Eastern North America
Hardiness Zones: Z4-9
Mature Height: 75-100′
Mature Spread: 50-75′
Sun Preference: Sun, Part Shade
Soil/Moisture Preference: Can handle moist sites and alkaline soils.
