Sycamore

Key Plant, Key Pests: Sycamore (Platanus spp.)

Matthew Borden, Kelly Laplante, Juanita Popenoe, Adam Dale, Caroline R. Warwick, and Brian Pearson

The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is an iconic species native to the eastern half of the United States, USDA hardiness zones 4B to 9A. The tree grows rapidly up to 75–100 ft tall with a 50–70 ft wide crown at maturity.

Platanus occidentalis: Sycamore

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Rzedowski's Sycamore (Platanus rzedowskii), a Smaller Alternative to American Sycamore

Gary W. Knox

Mexican sycamore (Platanus Mexicana) is a fast growing, drought tolerant tree boasting smooth white and tan bark and large, maple-like leaves with velvety, silver undersides. Native to northeastern and central Mexico, this tree’s cold hardiness is not well defined. However, Mexican sycamore grows well as far north as USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 8b in Texas and Florida.

Sycamore Lace Bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)

Susan E. Halbert and James R. Meeker

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management