Platanus occidentalis

Common Name

Sycamore

Scientific Name

Platanus occidentalis

Hardiness Zone

4b [-20 to -25]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

40

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

100 feet

Crown Spread

80 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Prone to insect/disease

Additional Information

Prefers deep, rich, moist soils. Cold injury in harsh winters. Attractive bark. Drops twigs and leaves. Recommend ensuring northern provenance or northern seed source.