Common Name: Sycamore (American Planetree) Latin Name: Platanus occidentalis Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit Features: Old bark flakes off to reveal pale new bark. Round fruit is a mass of small seeds. Comments: Provide plenty of room and a moist site. Mexican Sycamore (P. mexicana) is more drought-tolerant. Problems: Fruit and leaf drop. Anthracnose, stem cankers. Firewise: Yes

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