American Sycamore Tree
Platanus occidentalis
Fast-growing tree with broad canopy for ample shade
Adaptable to various climates and resistant to pests
Larger tree perfect for providing privacy and street lining
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Why American Sycamore Trees?
The American Sycamore is very popular for residential landscaping because of its extremely fast growth. In fact, the American Sycamore can gain up to 6 feet per year, growing a thick canopy that provides tons of shade quickly.
You can count on your American Sycamore to grow into a full, symmetrical tree. The tree's many branches develop large green leaves that turn to gold in the fall, offering good looks and dense growth. This makes it excellent for shielding your home from hot summer weather or allowing in plenty of sun during winter when you need it most. And the Sycamore develops smooth, white bark in the winter, adding additional seasonal interest when other trees look drab.
So, it’s an energy and money-saver. Even better is the fact that it’s easy to grow too…adaptable to moist soil types, thriving in both warm and cold climates, and growing well with just a bit of water and sun.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
You won’t find a healthier American Sycamore at your local nursery or garden center. Unlike other retailers, we’ve planted, grown and shipped your Sycamore with meticulous care. Now, when it’s delivered at your door, it arrives with a healthier, well-developed root system.
When you buy our larger sizes, you can get explosive growth as soon as the first season.
Plant one in your own yard and say goodbye to sweltering summer afternoons – get your iconic American Sycamore today!
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 70 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 50 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Platanus occidentalis |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 4-9 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 4-9 outdoors
(hardy down to -20℉)
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Based on 161 reviews
Love the sycamore~
Super
Arrived in fine shape. All planted and now waiting for it to grow!!
My overall experience was spot on. Easy to order and arrived in just a few days.
Memories From the '50's!
To the Sr. Management of Fast Growing Trees: I apologize in advance for the length of this review but it's all true and well deserved. I grew up in the 1950"s with large American Sycamore trees on my street. I remember enjoying taking the pieces of bark as they fell off the trees and breaking them into little pieces. All of my kids and grandkids went to school or are in the Sycamore School District in Cincinnati, Oh. When I decided to buy a tree from Fast Growing Trees, I of course, chose American Sycamore. Sadly when the 5' or 6' tree arrived in a long box in early April, 2022, I was surprised that it had broken loose from the wrappings in the box and had broken into three or four pieces during shipping. The lower part with the root and small ball was about 12 inches long. I called your company and the rep I spoke to apologized and said they'd send a replacement at no charge. I asked her if she wanted me to send the broken tree pieces back to you and she said "No need. I could pitch it or try planting it. " I planted it and on May 15, 2022 leaves started sprouting. It was just a small "stick" in the ground! See photo # 7448. I was so, so excited that maybe it would survive and continue to grow. Regular watering and digging a good hole for planting did the trick! Photo # 1912 shows the tree nearly covering the original "stick" as the new tree trunk grew and healed itself. Photo # 1913 shows the "stick" tree three and a half years after I planted it. It's about 25 feet tall and doing great. Can you be proud of a tree? I'm proud of it! In early May, 2022, I received the replacement American Sycamore Tree from your company (again, a five or six foot thin tree with no leaves) and planted it in front of my home right by the spot where I had to cut down an old dead evergreen. I made the hole as large as I could and mixed in a little peat moss and a small amount of organic fertilizer. I watered it quite regularly over the past 3. 5 years and photo # 1908 shows how magnificent it has become in that time period. The last photo # 1909 shows the bark coming off (which as you know is normal for healthy, rapid growing Sycamore trees. ) It's just like in the '50's when I was a kid. I can honestly recommend your company and ALL of it's customer reps for excellent service and trees. You stand behind your products. Thank you! You are welcome to contact me with any questions.
Out of all the ones
Out of all the ones I purchased all but one lived and are doing great
Looks good
The tree arrived a little worn for travel of course and it was a couple days before I got it planted I was a little scared it wasn't going to come out of all the stress but it't been planted for 10 days now with lots of new growth can't wait to see how it fairs through the winter.
