American Sycamore on Fast Growing Trees Nursery

Height:	5-6 ft.

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Shade Trees 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 and marked at the proper planting depth.

Your planting kit includes:

2 oz of Mycorrhizal Fungi so your tree can quickly explode with new root growth.

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

Shade Trees Slow Release Fertilizer Tablets. Your tree will get the optimal nutrition when it needs it most.

Mycorrhizal Fungi 24" Tree Guard Fertilizer Tablets

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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

This plant grows in zones: 4-9 (shaded area above)

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Your American Sycamore can be planted any time of year!

We try to avoid plants being in transit over the weekend, this is why we ship all orders at the beggining of the week. You will receive a tracking email from FedEx when your order has been shipped.

Most products are shipped throughout the year unless specified as “Spring” or “Fall” Delivery. On rare occasions, we will delay shipping if we see severe weather forecasts for your area or ours or if we encounter other unusual issues. If you do have a delayed item, we would be happy to send your other items sooner at your request.

If you would like to postpone or reschedule your ship date, just call us and we can send your plants out at a more convenient time for you.

If you are sending plants as a gift or need them quicker than normal, we encourage you to place your order by phone at 888-504-2001.

Sorry cannot ship to AZ.

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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 trees 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 Tree 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 tree 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 tree 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 (American Sycamore 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.

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