Western Sycamore

Fast-growing deciduous tree to 40-80’ tall x 30-50’ wide with age, often seen with multiple leaning trunks and large, twisting branches that create a majestic, naturally sculptured appearance. This handsome, vigorous-growing variety features large, maple-like bright-green leaves that turn shades of pale-orange and dusty-brown in the fall. Inconspicuous flowers appear in spring, followed by 1” round green fruit that mature to brown and persist into fall and winter. Adding further appeal to this popular landscape specimen is its smooth peeling bark in shades of grey, tan, brown and creamy-white. Tolerates heat and wind, is considered verticillium resistant (a foliage wilting disease that affects some sycamore varieties) and grows in a variety of different soil types. Well-suited in woodland settings, or as a large street, park or lawn tree. While able to withstand some drought once established, this species thrives with deep regular watering in a well-drained soil, and prefers a full sun exposure.

USDA Zone: 7-10