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Genus: Platanus Species: occidentalis Common Name: Sycamore Family: Platanaceae Order: Proteales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Tree Height: 75 to 100 feet Width: 40 to 80 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring Flower Color: Red (female) and Yellow (male) Propagation: Seed, stem cutting, layering or grafting Zone: 4-9 Note: This high-maintenance plant is suitable for a large areas (such as lawns) or as a street tree. The bark of mature Sycamore is mottled white. Sycamore wood is commonly used in making furniture. Monitor plant for anthracnose, powdery mildew and sycamore lacebugs. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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