Platanus racemosa, Western Sycamore
Platanus racemosa, Western Sycamore
Tongva - shavar
A slow growing tree that that can reach over 100 feet tall and up to 50 feet wide. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the winter through spring. These trees need long deep soaks to get established. The roots might invade water and sewer pipes. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
Pruning is recommended in the winter. Young plants will require pruning to establish the structure. Mature trees are susceptible to heartwood rot that might affect the structural integrity of the tree. Mature trees should not be pruned often and large branches that are over 6” in diameter should not be pruned. If the tree has broken branches, those should be pruned because the tree will become brittle with age. If you find a mistletoe infestation on the tree all infected branches should be removed. This tree is deciduous in the winter. Leaves should be cleaned up because they are thick and do not decompose-they might smoother smaller plants.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
Plant with: Wild Rose (Rosa californica), Ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus), Mock-Orange (Philadelphus lewisii), willows (Salix species), and Mulefat (Baccharis salacifolia)
| Family Name | Platanaceae |
| Species Name | Platanus Racemosa |
| Common Name | Western Sycamore |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | tree |
| Height x Width | 20-100’ x 20-50’ (canopy) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, broad canopy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Moderate, drought tolerant once established |
| Soil Type | Tolerates sand and clay |
| Flower Color | Greenish yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring to summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 10° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies, birds |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Bank Stabilization | No |
| Fire Resistant | Semi |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Platanus racemosa, Western Sycamore
Tongva - shavar
A slow growing tree that that can reach over 100 feet tall and up to 50 feet wide. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the winter through spring. These trees need long deep soaks to get established. The roots might invade water and sewer pipes. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
Pruning is recommended in the winter. Young plants will require pruning to establish the structure. Mature trees are susceptible to heartwood rot that might affect the structural integrity of the tree. Mature trees should not be pruned often and large branches that are over 6” in diameter should not be pruned. If the tree has broken branches, those should be pruned because the tree will become brittle with age. If you find a mistletoe infestation on the tree all infected branches should be removed. This tree is deciduous in the winter. Leaves should be cleaned up because they are thick and do not decompose-they might smoother smaller plants.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
Plant with: Wild Rose (Rosa californica), Ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus), Mock-Orange (Philadelphus lewisii), willows (Salix species), and Mulefat (Baccharis salacifolia)
| Family Name | Platanaceae |
| Species Name | Platanus Racemosa |
| Common Name | Western Sycamore |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | tree |
| Height x Width | 20-100’ x 20-50’ (canopy) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, broad canopy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Moderate, drought tolerant once established |
| Soil Type | Tolerates sand and clay |
| Flower Color | Greenish yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring to summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 10° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies, birds |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Bank Stabilization | No |
| Fire Resistant | Semi |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |