American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
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American Sycamore is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 75–100+ ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with inconspicuous flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 75–100+ ft
- Spread
- 50–70 ft
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring, Mid Spring
- Bloom Color
- Inconspicuous
- Garden Goals
- Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Keystone Species, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Large shade tree; streambank; wildlife tree
- Wildlife Value
- Host to Tiger Swallowtail, sycamore tussock moth and others
American Sycamore grows best in full sun with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 75–100+ ft tall and 50–70 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Host to Tiger Swallowtail, sycamore tussock moth and others. It is well suited to Large shade tree, streambank, wildlife tree.
Good to know: Large canopy tree; best for spacious sites.