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California Native Plant

Platanus racemosa

California Sycamore

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The California Sycamore is a fast growing deciduous tree that reaches up to 40-50 ft. high. It tolerates heat, smog, and drought conditions as well as moist conditions; it is native to riparian areas. It has interesting mottled bark when the tree is bare in winter.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.