Platanus occidentalis seeds grow into the American sycamore — the largest native deciduous hardwood tree in eastern North America, native to the temperate biome from south-eastern Canada (Ontario) south through central and eastern U.S.A. to the Gulf coast and Texas. The epithet occidentalis means 'western' (referring to the New World, not to western North America), and the species is also called American plane, buttonwood, or eastern sycamore. The most immediately distinctive character is the spectacular, multi-coloured, camouflage-patterned exfoliating bark — large irregular patches of grey-brown outer bark peel away to reveal smooth, cream-white to pale olive-green inner bark, giving mature trees the most striking and recognisable trunk pattern of any North American tree. Commonly grows to 30–40 m with massive trunk diameters exceeding 3 m on the finest specimens. Parent species of the London plane hybrid (P. × hispanica). Family Platanaceae.Full sun; very fast-growing; prefers deep, moist to wet riparian soils; cold-hardy; excellent large park and waterside tree. Spectacular multi-coloured camouflage-patterned exfoliating bark — cream, olive and grey patches Largest native deciduous hardwood in E. North America; trunk to 3+ m diameter SE. Canada to Central & E. U.S.A. — temperate biome; 'occidentalis' = New World (not western USA) Parent species of P. x hispanica (London plane); important riparian and timber tree Full sun; fast-growing; moist to wet soils; cold-hardy; Family Platanaceae Platanus occidentalis is the American sycamore — the titan of eastern North American riverside forests, whose spectacular multi-coloured peeling bark, massive stature and ecological importance as a riparian tree make it one of the most distinctive and impressive deciduous trees in the temperate world. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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