Sycamore Seedlings or Platanus occidentalis are deciduous trees native to North America with broad distribution to the central and eastern United States. They thrive in a region stretching as far north as extreme southern Quebec and south as the Gulf of Mexico (Southeastern Texas and the southernmost tip of Louisiana). It is also colloquially known as the “buttonball tree” and “the American Planetree.”
Sycamore Seedlings Live For Over 600 Years
They’re fast-growing trees with long-life, easy-growing spans from 200 to 600 years old. The tree's bark produces a noticeable white color, making it distinctive and easy to identify even in areas with ample tree cover and vegetation.
Sycamore Seedlings Has Stunning Red And Yellow Blooms
Sycamore Seedlings feature dark green leaves and red or yellow flowers (red for female flowers and yellow for male flowers). In the fall, they produce fruit that stays on the tree until the weather becomes colder (this happens around October but can vary depending on the climate). In the fall, the leaves typically turn yellow-orange or brown.
Sycamore Seedlings Gets Over 100 Feet Tall
Due to their immense height and spread (reaching up to 100’ in width at maturity), they are a wonderful shade tree option in landscaping. The wood they produce also makes them a fine option for furniture and musical instruments.
Sycamore Seedlings are easy-growing trees that need only the necessary space to grow. They require little upkeep and are easy to maintain, and their classic look makes them an excellent option for anyone looking for shade on their landscape, lawn, property, or plot of land.
Bloom Color: Dark Green (in the leaves), Red and Yellow (female and male respectively in the flowers)
Height at Maturity: 75 to 100’
Soil Type Preferred: moist, well-drained
Sun or Shade: Full Sun