Columbia Sycamore Tree
Description
About the Columbia Sycamore Tree
A widely adaptable and disease-resistant shade tree that makes a statement!
The ‘Columbia’ was developed in 1984 to resist the diseases that so often plagued Platanus Acerifolia. Also called, Buttonwood, Buttonball or American Planetree, this Sycamore is a large tree with a massive, upright trunk and large, crooked spreading white branches that sprout fruit balls with spiky spheres.
How to Grow A Columbia Sycamore Tree
Columbia Sycamore in full sun, with rich soil. It tolerates clay and periodically wet soils. However, once established, it will adapt to a very wide array of soil types.
The Columbia Sycamore grows at a moderate to rapid rate, 2' per year, and is long-lived. These stately landscape trees can grow 75 to 100' with a similar or greater spread. Under ideal conditions, it can attain heights of 175' and may have a trunk 10 to 14' in diameter. This Sycamore is highly resistant to anthracnose and mildew.
Characteristics
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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