Large and spreading with a broad crown, this tree occurrs along streams and waterways in Arizona and New Mexico. It has attractive peeling bark, large green lobed leaves, and insignificant flowers followed by dry, round seed heads. This tree handles full sun, alkaline soils, and intense heat, as long as moderate irrigation is provided. This tree wil perform best at middle to higher elevations.
Platanus wrightii (Arizona Sycamore)
Platanus wrightii
Arizona Sycamore, Alamo
Large and spreading with a broad crown, this tree occurrs along streams and waterways in Arizona and New Mexico. It has attractive peeling bark, large green lobed leaves, and insignificant flowers followed by dry, round seed heads. This tree handles full sun, alkaline soils, and intense heat, as long as moderate irrigation is provided. This tree wil perform best at middle to higher elevations.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 60 (ft) |
| Spread | 60 (ft) |
| Spacing | 40' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Specimen |
| Tolerance | Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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