American Sycamore
(Platanus occidentalis)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 75 - 100 ft
Spread: 75 - 100 ft
Flower Color: Reddish / Yellow-Green
Flower Time: Early Spring (Apr)
Fruit Type: Clustered Achenes (Spheres)
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Med
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Buttonball Tree
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
American Sycamore seeds are eaten by some songbirds during the winter. Trees provide shelter and nesting habitats for birds and smaller mammals. Leaves are a larval host that supports 45+ species of caterpillars.
