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California Sycamore | Drought Tolerant Trees

The California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) is a beautiful specimen tree that provides vast amounts of shade throughout spring and summer months and a beautiful color display in the fall and winter months. The California Sycamore has bright green leaves that are contrasted by a white bark which gives this tree a very unique look.

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Water Needs

Moist to dry soil

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Height

30-80 feet

Growth Rate

36 inches per season

Flowers

Spring
Inconspicuous

Fruit

Summer or Fall
Medium, brown or mostly green

Pest & Disease

Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Leaf Miner, Scales and Spider Mites, Anthracnose, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora, Mistletoe, Apignomonia venata and Root Rot

Fire Resistance

Favorable

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To learn more about creating a water wise landscape, check out our complete list of the best drought tolerant and drought resistant trees for North County San Diego.

For more information on our tree services, or to ask Tree Barber's Certified Arborist a question, please feel free to contact us directly at: 760.745.7871.