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Sycamore (Platinus occidentalis) - Not Recommended

Sycamore

Florida Native:

Yes  

Special interest:

Bark 

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Height at Maturity:

50' 

Width at Maturity:

40'

Grow Space:

Large, 30' from OHU 

Soil Requirements:

Moist

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy 

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Deciduous  

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate 

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

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).   

Uses:

Wildlife, reforestation 

Maintenance:

$

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