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California Sycamore

Platanus Racemosa

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Overview

The California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) is a majestic, deciduous tree reaching heights up to 100 feet. Its distinctive features include mottled bark and broad, maple-like leaves spanning 4-10 inches wide. This robust species prefers full sun with ample space, thriving in well-drained soils. It produces spherical seed clusters and is an excellent choice for large landscapes, offering impressive shade and habitat for wildlife._zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — The California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) is a majestic, deciduous tree reaching heights up to 100 feet
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — Its distinctive features include mottled bark and broad, maple-like leaves spanning 4-10 inches wideCalifornia Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — This robust species prefers full sun with ample space, thriving in well-drained soilsCalifornia Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — It produces spherical seed clusters and is an excellent choice for large landscapesCalifornia Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — offering impressive shade and habitat for wildlife._zones 7-10California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — This stately deciduous tree is renowned for its robust statureCalifornia Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — reaching heights of 40 to 100 feet with a canopy spread of 40 to 70 feet+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Platanaceae
Climate
Temperate

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California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — The California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) is a majestic, deciduous tree reaching heights up to 100 feet
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — Its distinctive features include mottled bark and broad, maple-like leaves spanning 4-10 inches wide
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — This robust species prefers full sun with ample space, thriving in well-drained soils
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — It produces spherical seed clusters and is an excellent choice for large landscapes
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — offering impressive shade and habitat for wildlife._zones 7-10
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — This stately deciduous tree is renowned for its robust stature
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — reaching heights of 40 to 100 feet with a canopy spread of 40 to 70 feet
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — It presents a grand appearance with a mosaic of white
California Sycamore (Platanus Racemosa) — and brown on its mottled bark

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