Sycamore Tree Care How To Grow A Sycamore Tree

Growing Sycamore Trees Sycamore tree care is easy. Fertilize the tree every other year if it isn't growing as fast as it should or the leaves are pale. Water young trees deeply to keep the soil from drying out. After the first couple of years, the tree withstands moderate drought.

How long does it take for a sycamore tree to grow?
How do you take care of a sycamore tree?
Where do sycamore trees grow best?
Why are sycamore trees bad?
What is special about a sycamore tree?
Do sycamore trees have deep roots?
Can you overwater a sycamore tree?
How far should a sycamore tree be from a house?
Should sycamore trees be pruned?
Are sycamore trees dangerous?
Are sycamore trees hard to grow?
What is the fruit of a sycamore tree?

How long does it take for a sycamore tree to grow?

Sycamore trees begin to bear seeds six or seven years after they are planted, and optimum seed production occurs between 50 and 200 years.

How do you take care of a sycamore tree?

Caring for Your Sycamore Tree

The sycamore tree is an immense durable tree with a rapid growth rate and expansive root system. ...
Keep your sycamore tree as healthy as possible through regular pruning, fertilizing and watering.
Sycamore trees should be pruned regularly to promote a center leader, remove deadwood and maintain a strong structure.

Where do sycamore trees grow best?

Two species of the broad, spreading sycamore trees are native to the United States. American sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) grow naturally in the southeast and lower midwest; California sycamores (Platanus Racemosa) like a warmer climate and are native to large parts of California south to Mexico.

Why are sycamore trees bad?

Though they grow big and showy, landscapers don't use them because they can have a lot of tree diseases. Homeowners don't like them because they shed piles of maple-like leaves and disrupt underground lines. Woodworkers don't care for the wood because it tends to hold water and twist when it dries.

What is special about a sycamore tree?

The most striking feature of the tree is the bark that has a camouflage pattern comprised of gray-brown outer bark that peels off in patches to reveal the light gray or white wood beneath. Older trees often have solid, light gray trunks. Sycamores also go by the names buttonwood or buttonball trees.

Do sycamore trees have deep roots?

The sycamore is a "windfirm" tree. Its widespread, strongly branched root system keeps it firmly anchored in the soil. The majority of its roots are found no deeper than a few feet from the surface of the soil.

Can you overwater a sycamore tree?

Tip 3: Keep Your Sycamore Well-Watered

Sycamore trees have a high susceptibility to drought, and can fall victim to insect pests when not watered regularly. In hot weather, water at the roots twice a week. Watch for signs the soil is drying out and water more often as needed.

How far should a sycamore tree be from a house?

You should always take professional advice if you are in any doubt as to whether a tree is structurally safe and also if it is likely to affect the structure of the property it stands near to.
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Species	Normal Mature Height (M)	Safe Distance (M)
Poplar	28	35
Sycamore	24	17
Spruce	18	7
Walnut	18	14

Should sycamore trees be pruned?

Although generally low maintenance and easy to grow, pruning sycamore trees is necessary for optimal health and shape.

Are sycamore trees dangerous?

Sycamores are notoriously prone to anthracnose, a disease which can cause massive leaf drop in early summer. Usually a cosmetic rather than life-threatening affliction for the tree, it generally re-foliates in short order. As if that weren't enough, sycamores are prone to heartwood rot.

Are sycamore trees hard to grow?

Choosing the Right Tree in the Right Place can be a daunting task. ... Sycamore trees are majestic in nature, averaging 40-100 feet in height and spreading 40-70 feet in width. They are fast growing, growing more than two feet a year.

What is the fruit of a sycamore tree?

Ficus sycomorus, called the sycamore fig or the fig-mulberry (because the leaves resemble those of the mulberry), sycamore, or sycomore, is a fig species that has been cultivated since ancient times.
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Ficus sycomorus
Genus:	Ficus
Subgenus:	F. subg. Sycomorus
Species:	F. sycomorus
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