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Western Sycamore

Platanus racemosa, Western Sycamore

Majestic CA Native Giant • Dramatic White Patchwork Bark • Drought-Tolerant Once Established

$2,899.00

Container size 15 Gallon 24" Box 36“ Box 48" Box

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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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The Western Sycamore, California Sycamore is a majestic, fast-growing native giant that defines our riparian landscapes. With its dramatic, white-mottled bark and massive, spreading limbs, it is a living sculpture perfectly adapted to our climate. It is the ultimate choice for a low-water, large-scaleshade tree in expansive, naturalistic Bay Area gardens, where its seasonal beauty and ecological value can be fully appreciated.

A fast-growing California native that achieves a grand, picturesque stature, often with a multi-trunked form and wide-spreading, irregular crown.
Boasts stunning, patchwork bark that exfoliates to reveal smooth, creamy white inner bark, creating a spectacular show against the blue sky or green hills.
Thrives with deep, infrequent watering once established, mirroring its natural streamside habitat, and is highly drought-tolerant compared to non-native shade trees.
Provides critical habitat and food for local birds and insects, supporting the local ecosystem.
Its large, deeply lobed leaves cast a dense shade, and it develops a charismatic, rugged form that is uniquely Californian.

Nursery Plant Sizes Explained

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Plant Sizes

Find the right starting size without reading a nursery textbook. Compare the common sizes, then see what is available for the plant you want.

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Most Popular Sizes

These four sizes cover many common residential landscape and mature-tree projects.

Outdoor Plants

Landscape Containers

Smaller sizes favor quantity and value. Larger sizes give the landscape more presence sooner.

Mulflat Groundcovers View size → 1 Gallon Small starter View size → 2 Gallon Small landscape View size → 3 Gallon Established starter View size → Popular 5 Gallon Everyday landscape View size → 7 Gallon Medium landscape View size → 10 Gallon More established View size → Most Popular 15 Gallon Strong starting presence View size → 20 Gallon Large landscape View size → 24 Gallon Large mature container View size →

Mature Trees

Box Tree Sizes

More years at the nursery. More size on delivery. Less waiting for the landscape to look established.

24" Mature Starting Size A major step up from smaller landscape containers. View 24" Box → 30" Larger Presence More scale between 24" and 36" box sizes. View 30" Box → 36" Large Specimen Substantial trees with heavier handling needs. View 36" Box → 48" Major Specimen Large-project scale with planned delivery and placement. View 48" Box →

Indoor & Decorative

Inch Pot Sizes

The inch size refers to the nursery pot, not the plant height.

4"

Indoor Starter

16"

Floor Plant

Quick Decision

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More Plants

Start around 1–5 Gallon

Good for larger planting quantities when you have time for plants to fill in.

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Faster Privacy

Compare 5–15 Gallon

A practical range for balancing coverage, handling and cost.

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Immediate Impact

Start with 24" Box+

More established material when the landscape needs presence now.

Container size ≠ exact plant height

Height, canopy and fullness vary by species, variety, season and current nursery inventory.

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Plant sizes shown here are nursery container categories and planning references. Actual plant dimensions, form and availability vary by variety and current inventory.

Features:Foliage: Palmate, 5-7 lobed deep green leaves turning tan-brown in fall.Flowers: Small, yellowish-white flowers in clustered inflorescences at branch tips.Fruit: Fuzzy round seed balls hanging in clusters of 3-7.Bark: Smooth, mottled white and gray bark exfoliating in irregular patches.Habit: Large deciduous tree with upright form and broad, spreading crown
Mature Height: 65-75 ft
Mature Width: 45-50 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (several feet per year)
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Excellent drought tolerance.Native to California ecosystems.Wildlife habitat value.Tolerates various soil conditions.Striking ornamental bark
Landscape Uses:Large landscape specimen.Riparian restoration projects.Parks and open spaces.Shade tree for large properties.Erosion control along waterways

Q: Can I plant it in a lawn or near structures?
A: Not recommended. Its roots are extensive and seek water, potentially damaging foundations, pavement, and lawn irrigation systems. It is best for large, unirrigated slopes, naturalized areas, or very large estates where it has room to grow without conflict.

Q: Why does it sometimes drop leaves in summer?
A: This is a natural drought response. If it receives no summer water, it may shed some leaves to conserve moisture. A deep watering every 4-6 weeks during the dry season can help it stay fuller. This is a normal adaptation, not a disease.

Q: How can I tell it apart from the London Plane?
A: Key identifiers: The California Sycamore typically has 3-7 seed balls in a string (London Plane has 1-2), whiter bark, a more irregular, spreading form, and a strong preference for dry summer conditions once established.