Platanus racemosa

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Western sycamore

A deciduous tree that grows about 40’ tall by 30’ wide. Space 30’0″ apart.

The bark is one of the most amazing feature of this tree . The bark can look like a jigsaw puzzle with its interesting patchwork of colors.

If there is plenty of room for this tree in a home garden it can create a lovely winter silhouette.

Good along streams for erosion control.

This is a very important wildlife plant. Hummingbirds and butterflies use extensively. It is a food plant for the Western Tiger Swallowtail.

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, High, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

 

Container

1-Gal-O, 4-Gal, D-16O, D-40-O, TB4-O, TP4-O, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB4, TB4S, TP4, TP4S, TP4S-o

Ecological Value

This is a very important wildlife plant. Hummingbirds and butterflies use extensively. It is a food plant for the Western Tiger Swallowtail.

Historical Uses

Native Americans used Western sycamore inner bark for food and medicinal tonic, leaves were used to wrap bread during baking, and limbs and branches were used in house construction.

Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.

Elevation

Between 0 and 6,561 feet

Communities
Habitat

Riparian areas, canyons, floodplains, at springs and seeps, and along streams and rivers.