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London Sycamore
Large sections of bark may be shed from the tree as it grows older. As a big tree, it also provides lots of wonderful shade in parks. It’s a very durable tree. It’s also tolerant of city conditions, air pollution, compacted soils, and drought. These patches range from creamy-white to olive-green. This deciduous tree is a fast growing shade tree. London Sycamore trees are easily transplanted and will do well in most soils, but prefers a deep, rich soil. The tree will reach a height of 85 feet and a spread of 70 feet. The London Sycamore tree, Platanus Acerifolia, or "Bloodgood Sycamore" is a large tree. Pyramidal in youth, it develops a spreading rounded crown with age supported by a few, very large diameter branches. Unlike many other fast-growing shade trees, it’s not extremely weak wooded and thus isn’t prone to a lot of limb breakage in ice and snowstorms. The bark is patchy and very attractive and may be the plants best ornamental attribute. ... additional information
White Fringe Tree They are intolerant of air pollution and prolonged dry conditions and grow in groups, as specimens in lawns, in shrub, or in woodland borders. Flowers give way to clusters of olive-like fruits which ripen to a dark, bluish black in late summer and are a food source for birds and wildlife. It is also known as Old Mans Beard. They are spectacular in full bloom. The common name refers to the slightly fragrant, spring-blooming flowers which feature airy, terminal, drooping clusters (4-6" long) of fringe-like, creamy white petals. These deciduous trees seldom need pruning. They may also may be used in native plant gardens or near streams or ponds. Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn. It prefers moist, fertile soils. |
