Platanus occidentalis, ‘American Sycamore’
$159.00 – $179.00
The American Sycamore 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.
This 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.
These 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 Sycamores 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 this native 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.
This 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 2022/ 2023 crop of American Sycamore is exceptional, and customers considering these trees should buy these. Highly recommended tree!
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