Platanus occidentalis American Sycamore Tree - 2-3 Ft Bare Root Shade Tree for Zones 4-9

American Sycamore Tree Overview

The American Sycamore Tree (Platanus occidentalis) is a fast-growing, hardy native tree known for its distinctive white and gray mottled bark and broad canopy. This live bare root plant, measuring 2-3 feet tall, is suitable for USDA zones 4-9 and offers excellent shade and ornamental value.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Platanus occidentalis
• Plant Size: 2-3 feet tall, live bare root
• Fast growth rate, reaching 75-100 feet at maturity
• Distinctive white and gray mottled bark
• Broad, spreading canopy providing ample shade
• Green foliage with upright growth habit
• Tolerates a variety of soil types including well-drained to heavy clay and wet conditions
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Moderate to high watering needs, prefers moist soil
• Ideal for shade, windbreaks, ornamental use, and erosion control

Growing Information

Plant the American Sycamore in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment to support healthy growth. Its adaptability to different soil types and tolerance for wet conditions make it suitable for diverse landscapes such as parks, large yards, and riverbanks. This tree’s fast growth and large canopy make it an excellent choice for providing shade and enhancing outdoor spaces.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.