Platanus wrightii (Arizona Sycamore)
Botanical Information
| Family | Platanaceae |
| Genus | Platanus |
| Species | wrightii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Mexico and southewestern United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 24 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used as a shade tree in urban areas or as a lawn tree in large patio gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed or cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Needs to be near ground water. |
| Pests | Plane wilt (Ceratocytis platani), anthracnose, powdery mildew, American plum borer and sycamore lace bug. |
| Habitat | Grows in rocky canyons and mountain ranges. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bark is smooth, pealing, and white with brown-gray patches. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are green above and pale green below. |
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