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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Canada: Southern Ontario, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Platanus occidentalis clean seedPlatanus occidentalis

clean seed

American Plane, American Sycamore, Sycamore

In Stock: 43.453 lb (Total:76.343lb)

Platanus occidentalis clean seed

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32.89 lb PA

43.45 lb MO

Details

Germination:

42%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

108,486

Quantity:

43.45 lb

Collected in:

Missouri

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832470

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

American Sycamore, or Platanus occidentalis, is a majestic and towering tree native to the southeastern United States, recognized for its vast size, distinctive exfoliating bark, and dense canopy. Boasting a height and spread of 75 to 100 feet, this deciduous giant thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, gracing landscapes with its unparalleled beauty and utility. Its unique bark, shedding to reveal a patchwork of creamy white and tan, offers striking winter interest, distinguishing it from great distances. Ideal for full sun exposures, American Sycamore prospers in medium to wet soils, demonstrating resilience against deer, wet soil, black walnut, and urban pollutants. Despite its high maintenance due to litter from twigs and fruiting balls, its ecological importance and historical significance make it a worthy choice for expansive spaces. Once used by Native Americans for canoes, and now serving as a vital food source for songbirds and small mammals, American Sycamore also acts as a refuge for larger wildlife in its hollow trunks. Transform your landscape with this iconic shade tree.