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American Sycamore

American Sycamore

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American Sycamores are great, if you need shade in a hurry. They grow up to 6 feet a year, and they're the most adaptable sycamore tree you can find.

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American Sycamore

The Fastest Growing Sycamore
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Height:

The heights we list are after we prune your tree.

Many Nurseries advertise heights before they prune, then cut off several feet before shipping. While this reduces their shipping cost, it give their customer a shorter tree than they bargained for. The tree will likely need an extra year to grow back the growth that was trimmed.

We prune your tree throughout its life. This process takes us longer, but gives you more branches and quicker production.

Plus, we don't include the pot or root length in our measurements. This gives you an extra 1-2 ft. in tree size.

Our larger trees are usually one to two years older than our smaller ones and will typically give you better, thicker shade the first full growing season.
5-6 ft.
Oversized Fee: $7.00 each

Ships this Mon, Mar 10
List: $129.95
Sale: $97.46
6 at $92.59 ea.
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Height:

The heights we list are after we prune your tree.

Many Nurseries advertise heights before they prune, then cut off several feet before shipping. While this reduces their shipping cost, it give their customer a shorter tree than they bargained for. The tree will likely need an extra year to grow back the growth that was trimmed.

We prune your tree throughout its life. This process takes us longer, but gives you more branches and quicker production.

Plus, we don't include the pot or root length in our measurements. This gives you an extra 1-2 ft. in tree size.

Our larger trees are usually one to two years older than our smaller ones and will typically give you better, thicker shade the first full growing season.
4-5 ft.

Ships this Mon, Mar 10
List: $119.95
Sale: $89.96
6 at $85.46 ea.
Qty:  
American Sycamore
Planting Kit
Planting Kit Shade Trees Planting Kit

Getting your tree off to the right start can more than double its growth rate. Your tree arrives pre-pruned... ready for explosive growth.

Your planting kit includes:
  1. 2 oz of Mycorrhizal Fungi so your tree can quickly explode with new root growth.

  2. Breathable Tree Guard protects against gnawing mice, rabbits, deer and mowers.

  3. Shade Trees Slow Release Fertilizer Tablets. Your tree will get the optimal nutrition when it needs it most.
Fungi Tree Guard Fertilizer Tabs
Mycorrhizal Fungi 24" Tree Guard Fertilizer Tablets
$19.95
Sale: $14.96
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Planting Mix for American Sycamore
American Sycamore Planting Mix

Helps your American Sycamore get established in a fraction of the time, become more drought tolerant, and grow faster. Here's how:

Mycorrhizal Fungi and Beneficial Bacteria... It's like a Probiotic for your tree... creating an explosion of fine hair roots that vastly improves nutrient and water uptake.

Course Organic Compost... loosens and improves all types of soils while promoting proper pH levels. You get better drainage and moisture retention.

Microbial Fertilizers... including Sea Kelp, Yucca, and 100 other elements proven to gently feed your tree without burning the roots.


Soil Contents
$13.95
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Ships at the Proper Planting Time for Your Area
South ships on date above. North ships in spring.
The American Sycamore is very popular for residential landscaping because of its fast growth (up to 6 ft. a year) and thick canopy... which provides tons of shade.

You can count on your American Sycamore to quickly grow into a symmetrical shade tree or ornamental tree. Just plant and watch it grow!

The tree's many branches develop large green palmate leaves that turn to gold in the fall. Its dense leaves make it an excellent shade provider for your home… big leaves drop when the weather cools, allowing in plenty of sun when you need it most!

And it's so easy to grow!

• Adaptable to most soils
• Thrives in both warm and cold climates
• Grows just about anywhere, even harsh environments
• Just plant it in the ground and add water

This Sycamore develops smooth, white bark in the winter, adding additional seasonal interest.

Plant one in your own yard and say good-bye to sweltering summer afternoons.



Growing Zones: 4-9

Mature Height: 70 ft.
Mature Width: 50 ft.
Sunlight: Full - Partial
Soil Conditions: Very Adaptable
Drought Tolerance: Good
Botanical Name: Platanus occidentalis
Does not ship to: AZ
Growing Zones 4-9
This plant is generally recommended for zones: 4-9
(shaded area above)

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Why Buy from Fast Growing Trees?

Save Money

Save thousands by shopping in the convenience of your own home instead of paying a landscaper with trees that struggle to survive.
Tree to Door

Receive well developed, large trees and shrubs that thrive in all areas of the country.  Varieties that are easy to grow, long lived, and trouble free.  Your plants are clearly marked for size, pruned to a nice pleasing shape, and are delivered right to your doorstep.
No Chemicals

We do not use growth regulators and other chemicals that make plants look good in the stores but struggle to survive once planted.
Large Size

Some of the competition chops 20-30% off the top of your tree just to make it fit in a smaller box which helps them save on shipping.  You see none of that savings, as they will still charge you the same high rate, all the while hurting the growth of your tree.
When Will I Get My Order?

Northern Areas shaded on the below Map are shipped in Spring. You can find your ship date next to Your Growing Zone on the chart below. If this is a Gift, or you want your plants sooner, we’re happy to ship them out right away.

Southern & Western Areas colored White on the Map are generally shipped right away unless the product page gives a specific ship date. If you prefer to plant later in spring when the weather warms up, just let us know and we’ll delay your shipping.

 
  Zone Shipping Resumes
  Zone 2 May 1st
  Zone 3 May 1st
  Zone 4 May 1st
  Zone 5 April 15th
  Zone 6 April 1st
  Zone 7,8,9,10,11 Ships Now


Can I Plant Now?

Yes…Your American Sycamore can be planted any time of year… even Winter. Roots will continue to grow on warm days, giving your tree a head-start for Spring. ;

How do I Request a Different Ship Date?

Call us at 888-504-2001, email us or enter your requested ship date in our shopping cart next to the billing information section. 

Additional Info for Those Who Love to Read:

Orders are occasionally delayed if we see really bad weather approaching, or if we encounter unusual circumstances. A small number of our plants show a specific release date. If you purchase one of these and would like your other items sooner, just let us know. 
 
Amount of Order Shipping Charge
Less than $15 $5.95
$15.00-$23.99 $8.95
$24.00-$39.99 $14.95
$40.00-$79.99 $18.95
$80.00-$98.99 $23.95
$99+ Apx. 20% of order


It's Easy to Plant your American Sycamore
Step 1 - Dig Your Hole

Select a site with full to partial sun and moist or well drained soil for your American Sycamore.

If you're planting a hedge, mark out a visual guide by placing stakes five to six feet apart and looping string around them. Plant the where the stakes are and they'll grow together to make a dense privacy screen.

First, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width.

Then loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through.

Use your shovel or try dragging the points of a pitch fork along the sides and bottom of the hole.


Step 2 - Place Your Plant

Next, separate the roots of your American Sycamore gently with your fingers and position them downward in the hole.

The top of the root flare, where the roots end and the trunk begins, should be about an inch above the surrounding soil.

Then make sure the plant is exactly vertical in the hole.

To make it just right, use a level.
Step 3 - Backfill Your Hole

As you backfill the hole, apply water to remove air pockets.

Remove debris like stones and grass and completely break up any dirt clumps.

Water your American Sycamore again after the transplant is complete.

To help retain some of that moisture, it's recommended that you place mulch around each plant to a depth of 2"-3" up to but not touching the trunk. Organic mulches such as wood chips or pine needles also help to better soil structure as they decompose.
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Most useful customer reviews:
By: Skylar in Olathe, KS
I like the sycamore tree a lot. It has lots of wonderful green leaves and a pretty bark with patches of white and the brown bark. It really reminds me of Colorado, I feel like Im in the mountains whenever I stand under it.

By: paul
love it

By: ken
it has not seemed to get any bigger in the year that we have had it and we got it because it is supposed to be a fast growing tree.

By: Alan
Bought two small trees, came as small sticks with a pair of small leaves each. Both are growing well after three months. One more so than the other. Have to water these trees liberally, they needs lots of water. Both trees are 7 to 8 feet and have several leaves the size of dinner plates. How's that for a shady future.

By: Cynthia Westbrook
Both trees are doing well and growing great. We have had a couple of years of very hot weather in North Texas and are in a drought right now but they are thriving.

By: Wayne Bradley
We bought two American Sycamore trees to replace two that were killed by deer. The trees were intended to provide quick shade on our house after the neighbor's house burned down. After three years we are really satisfied with the trees which have finally begun providing shade.

By: Jennifer Alderson
Of the many trees I have purchased from FGT.com, the American Sycamore is not my favorite, but it seems to be growing strong. In my experience, you cannot go wrong with anything you buy from here!

By: Alan Whiteman
We bought the tree before winter of 2011 and I was concerned because it had lost all of its leaves and wasn't growing at all. However, today (Spring 2012) the tree has a gorgeous foliage of green leaves and it is looking very healthy and beautiful. It's taking off real nicely.

By: John
Fast grower, seveenteen feet and growing in 3 years,was shipped a stick of 3 feeet with one leaf thought was a scam but with a drip system has turned out quite well, summers here are 90 to 105 and winters get just shy of 32 but mostly 35, good quality grower would buy again

By: Margaret Chamberlin
Our sycamore tree is beautiful. It has easily doubled in size since we planted it and continues to grow visably everyday. We love it.

By: Rick
The top of my tree appeared dead but when I scratched further down it was still green. It has since started to grow rapidly and has lots of leaves. It is growing fast considering I haven;t had it for very long. It appears to be in good health.

By: Val Basten
Nice tree, I really like sycamores. I planted my tree about a year ago and it is doing well. It survived shipping fine and perked up after planting quite quickly.

By: Peggy
We have had our Sycamore for about 2 years now and it is a very pretty tree. Even with the droughts we are having here in Texas it has already grown over my head.

By: lou
grew good

By: Ralph Baker Sr.
Receieved the tree in very good shape.
Planted the tree the next day. The tree has grown to 16 ft high and looks good.

By: Jeremy
Great growth. has tripled in size in 4 years. shallow roots initially, so make sure you anchor well.

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