Prices start at : 29.99 USD / 1 bareroot
A quick-growing tree, it stands up well in inclement weather such as high winds and hail. Highly resistant to pollution and salty soils. Massive native tree provides summer shade and winter interest to the landscape.
- Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery.
- Form: Open, spreading crown with several massive branches.
- Pruning: Pruning during the dormant season -- particularly the late dormant season, such as in January -- has many benefits besides giving new shoots a fair shot at life. Specifically, this timing limits the loss of resources when you remove parts of the sycamores, as trees store most of their nutrients in their wood and roots during the dormant season. It also reduces the risk of spring and summer insects entering pruning wounds, which then seal with fresh bark as warm spring weather hits. And during th
- Spacing: 60 - 80 feet.
- Foliage: Palmate leaves ,with 3 to 5 lobes. Edges are wavy with teeth. Bright green on top of leaf, pale green on underside. Fall foliage is brown.
- Comments: While not one of the tallest trees, it is considered one of the most massive - as it has a very open, spreading crown with several huge branches. Known for its whitish exfoliating bark - makes a great ornamental shade tree.