Platanus occidentalis, ‘American Sycamore’
$159.00 – $179.00
The American Sycamore tree is a great American native tree known for its majestic size, and multi-color bark. It is a much loved tree with great historic interest, and has strong winter and all season appeal.
The Sycamore tree is a large beautiful fast growing shade tree commonly seen along stream banks and in low areas. It does need regular moisture to establish itself.
American Sycamore trees are often grown in tree lines to create impressive lines of the majestic trees. This year’s crop is growing very straight and are quite amazing. Customers considering these trees should buy now. Highly recommended tree!
American Sycamore trees are low maintenance and fast growing shade trees. They are tough and sturdy, tolerating extreme weather conditions, pollution, salt and even wet soils.
Birds and wildlife love the Sycamore tree and utilize it for shelter and food. It is a great American native tree known for its large size, and multi-colored bark. It has strong year around interest.
The Sycamore tree is a large beautiful fast growing shade tree commonly seen along stream banks and in low areas. These adaptable and hardy shade trees can live a long time. Birds and wildlife love this native tree and utilize it for shelter and food.
This year’s 2023 crop of American Sycamore is exceptional, and customers considering these trees should buy these. Highly recommended tree!
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