
Platanus racemosa
Western Sycamore
Plant family: Platanaceae - Sycamore	Rating:
Plant type: N/A
Plant origin: N/A, California

Container	Avail Qty	Add to My List	Price
One Gallon	100	* *	12.99
Five gallon - Natural	0	* *	29.99
Fifteen Gallon	6	* *	99.99
One Gallon Multi	0	* *	N/A
24 inch box standard	0	* *	259.99

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Flower Color

Insignificant

Blooming Season

Spring, Winter

Height

Over 40 feet

Spread

35-40 feet, 15-30 feet

Sun / Shade

Monthly Water

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Wildlife Friendliness Rating

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Riparian
Best Soil Conditions > Learn More
Clay, Sand
Special Characteristic
Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerates Hard Frost

Plant Highlights

This sycamore takes wind and heat but isn't drought tolerant until it is established. The chips of bark from the trunk and roots can be boiled for coffee. Both hummingbirds and butterflies use this plant extensively. There is some fall color and the wood chips make a great mulch.

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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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California’s Native Plants™

Platanus racemosa

Western Sycamore

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Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

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