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    Platanus mexicana

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Sycamore

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 35'-50'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Platanus mexicana plant details

    Platanus mexicana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream and green flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platanus mexicana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: platanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platanus mexicana

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Similar to American sycamore but a much better choice for our clients in the Southwest. It has been preforming very well in Texas for years. It is resistant to drought and bacterial leaf scorch, a real problem of other sycamores. 50' at maturity. It's hardiness isn't fully understood, though it has proved hardy in Austin TX.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Platanus mexicana plant

    How to Grow Platanus mexicana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • green
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Platanus x hispanica 'Bloodgood'

    aka Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood', Bloodgood London Plane Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 50'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Platanus wrightii [IB56]

    aka Platanus wrightii, Alamo Tree, Arizona Sycamore, Buttonwood, Solar Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5b-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-80'

    Width: 20'-55'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platanus wrightii [IB56] foliage by Kretyen
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    Platanus x hispanica

    aka Platanus x acerifolia, London Plane Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 50'

    Width: 40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Platanus x hispanica distinctive bark by Opuntia
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    Platanus racemosa

    aka Aliso, California Planetree, California Sycamore, Western Sycamore

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 20'-60'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platanus racemosa form by Downtowngal
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    Platanus occidentalis

    aka American Planetree, American Sycamore, Buttonwood, Occidental Plane

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-100'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Platanus occidentalis form by Bruce Marlin
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