Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Light: full sun.
Soil: lives in a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, nutrient-rich soils, such as near rivers and swamps.
Height: grows up to 120’
American sycamore is sometimes called a pioneering species of bottomland sites and is fast-growing. This large tree has smooth bark with a camouflage-like pattern. Sycamore provides cover and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife. Its fruit lasts into winter and hangs down from the tree like Christmas ornaments.
Assisted Tree Range Expansion Project (ATREP) species like this one currently tend to grow farther south, but climate studies and early plantings by Northern Michigan residents suggest that they will move north in time. By planting this species and monitoring its health, you can directly participate in climate change research! Contact our District Forester for details on how to share your findings.
Bareroot seedlings are 12-18".
Prices:
5 for $15
10 for $28
25 for $64
50 for $89
Please call for availability and pricing of larger quantities.