{"product_id":"platanus-occidentalis-sycamore","title":"Platanus occidentalis (Sycamore)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine ecological powerhouse, sycamore is a confirmed larval host for at least 45 documented Lepidoptera species and is fully tolerant of black walnut toxicity - a stately floodplain tree whose old hollows shelter everything from Wood Ducks to Bald Eagles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlatanus occidentalis, or American sycamore, is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America, capable of reaching 100 feet or more. It is one of the tallest and largest-diameter broadleaf trees in eastern forests, instantly recognizable by its mottled, exfoliating bark that peels to reveal patches of white, gray, and green inner bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale shade and specimen tree plantings - requires ample room to spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloodplain, riparian, and streambank restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlantings near black walnut and other juglone-producing trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarval host habitat for at least 45 documented Lepidoptera species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun - does not tolerate shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, deep, rich, well-drained soil; moderately salt tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80+ ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e NI (No Indicator) - see flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist-Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep (24-36 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - A classic floodplain and riverbank tree, commonly found along rivers and streams and well adapted to periodic flooding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright - massive, spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuglone Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larval host, supports moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting near septic fields; large old trees develop hollows valuable for cavity-nesting wildlife including Wood Ducks, owls, and Chimney Swifts. Susceptible to anthracnose, leaf spots, and frost cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"32 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48941168787527,"sku":"PLA-OCC 32TBL","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":48941168820295,"sku":"PLA-OCC #2","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Container","offer_id":48941168853063,"sku":"PLA-OCC #7","price":78.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/platanusoccidentalis5.jpg?v=1791483954","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/platanus-occidentalis-sycamore","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}