American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a fast-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 75-100 ft × 75-100 ft. It does best in full sun with high water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect yellow, green and red blooms in spring. It attracts small mammals and songbirds, stands up well to black walnut, deer and drought.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

High

Mature size

75-100 ft × 75-100 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

High

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Yellow, Green, Red

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Black walnut, Deer, Drought, Pollution, Wet soil

Native to

Southeastern United States