American Planetree
Platanus occidentalis
A massive, fast-growing native tree with iconic mottled white bark and broad shade.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 75-100 Ft.
- Height
- 88 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 4
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Platanus occidentalis, the American sycamore, is a massive deciduous tree known for its rapid growth and iconic exfoliating bark that reveals a striking white inner layer. It typically reaches heights and spreads of 75 to 100 feet, forming a broad, irregular crown. Its large, lobed green leaves provide dense shade, turning yellow-brown in autumn. Thriving in moist, well-drained soils and full sun, it is ideal for riparian restoration, large landscapes, and urban areas due to its high pollution tolerance.