Science · Specimen Trees
Sycamore / London Plane
Fast-growing, tough street and park trees with mottled bark, common on campuses and municipal streets.
Platanus spp. · Deciduous shade tree
Profile
- Zones
- USDA 4–9
- Mature size
- 70–100 ft
- Urban tolerance
- High
Water & soil targets
- Moisture (VWC)
- ~20–30%
- Salinity tolerance
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
Prefers consistent deep moisture.
Problems to watch
- Anthracnose
- Powdery mildew
- Polyphagous shot-hole borer
- Sycamore lace bug
Stress signs
- Early leaf drop
- Twig blight in spring
Where you'll find it
- Streets
- Campuses
- Parks
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All Science profilesGeneral agronomic guidance and typical ranges; actual targets vary by site, soil, climate and season.