Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Platanus occidentalis
Last Review
Features
Mottled, flaky bark; brown fall color.
Culture
Full sun; best in moist, well drained soils, but tolerate of dry sites as well; tolerant of high soil pH.
Notes
Very susceptibe to anthracnose; this tree can be difficult to use in the home landscape due to its massive size.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
70.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
100.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Open, somewhat irregular and wide-spreading.
Native Regions, Text
United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Images
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3667
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3668
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3669
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
248