Platanus racemosa
California Sycamore
Western SycamorePlant Facts
Scientific Name | Platanus racemosa |
Principal Common Name | California Sycamore |
Common Name(s) | Western Sycamore |
Synonym | |
Description | Native California deciduous tree grows near streams in foothills and near coast. Smooth bark sloughs off in multi-color patches. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Southern California and Baja |
Height Range | 30 - 80 FT |
Spread Range | 20 - 50 FT |
Flower Showy | N |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Gray-Green |
Leaf Texture | Papery : Rough |
Form | Large Tree : Tree |
Flower Color | |
Flower Time | |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Moist : Rich |
Watering Preferences | Heavy : Medium |
Outstanding Features | Bark : Cold Tolerant : Frost tolerant : Heat Tolerant : Shade tolerant : Wet tolerant : Wind Resistant |
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