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western sycamore

western sycamore

Platanus racemosa

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 7bZone 10b

A large, fast-growing California native tree with attractive exfoliating bark that reveals pale inner wood. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for riparian areas and large landscapes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–75′ tall × 40–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 7bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10b

pH Range

5.87.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.8 to 7.3

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting