3 American Sycamore Tree 12in Platanus occidentalis Bare Root
American Sycamore is a large, fast-growing native shade tree prized for its massive, maple-like green leaves and striking mottled bark. Its distinctive peeling bark reveals patches of creamy white, tan, and pale gray, adding year-round visual interest to parks, large yards, and open landscapes. This listing offers three bare root trees, each approximately 12 inches tall, ready to establish in a suitable outdoor location.
American Sycamore works well as a specimen tree or in naturalized areas where it has room to spread. It produces round seed balls in fall and supports wildlife, while its broad canopy delivers excellent shade in summer. Its wood has been used for furniture and butcher blocks, and the tree is a familiar sight along rivers and bottomlands across much of North America.
Species: Platanus occidentalis
Variety: American Sycamore
Type: Deciduous shade tree
Plant_Habit: Large, upright, spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable, medium to wet, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 30-50 feet apart
Notes: Bare root trees approximately 12 inches tall