Tree Portfolio Sycamore (Platinus occidentalis) - Not Recommended

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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Bark |
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Growth Rate: |
Rapid |
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Height at Maturity: |
50' |
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Width at Maturity: |
40' |
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Grow Space: |
Large, 30' from OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Moist |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Comments: |
Unproven in Sarasota and too large for most home landscapes. Tree has excellent crown structure but suffers from lack of moisture and poor soils in our area (which leads to disease problems and shortened lifespan). |
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Uses: |
Wildlife, reforestation |
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Maintenance: |
$ | |