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

• Characteristics:

  Single-stemmed; large clusters of brown seeds.

• Habitat:

  Streambanks, low woods, floodplains.

• Bloom Period:

  April to June

• Minimum Root Depth:

  30 in

• pH:

  4.9 – 6.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACW

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACW

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  192,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy