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. |