Sycamore Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

  • Platanus mexicana

    Mexican Sycamore
    A marginally cold-hardy, large shade tree with showy bark that adapts well to heat and variations of soil moisture and pH.
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    • Platanus mexicana // Mexican Sycamore ("straight species")

  • Platanus occidentalis

    Sycamore, American Planetree
    An adaptable, hardy, very large shade tree with showy white bark and stately, horizontal branches.
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    • Platanus occidentalis // Sycamore, American Planetree ("straight species")
    • Platanus occidentalis 'Grenickel' // Silverwood™ Sycamore

  • Platanus x

    Hybrid Planetree
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    • Platanus x // Hybrid Planetree ("straight species")

  • Platanus x hispanica

    London Planetree
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    • Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood' // Bloodgood London Planetree
    • Platanus x hispanica 'Suttneri' // Suttneri Hybrid Planetree
    • Platanus x hispanica 'Yarwood' // Yarwood London Planetree