American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
Family: Platanaceae
American Sycamore grows in full sun and prefers moist, deep soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow American Sycamore
American Sycamore growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, deep soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for American Sycamore as 30-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is listed in the Platanaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0441
- Family
- Platanaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
American Sycamore is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist, deep soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, deep soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.