Name/Title
Sycamore LeafEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0001Description
This pressed Sycamore leaf specimen measures 4 to 8 inches wide and has a distinctive shape with several lobes (3 to 5) and jagged edges. During pressing, the bottom part of the leaf stem is flattened, showing the fine hairs along the main veins. The leaf is carefully attached to a special type of paper with a glue that won't damage it and is protected in a sealed holder.Plant Type
TreeBotanical Name
Family
Platanaceae (Plane-Tree Family)Genus
PlatanusSpecies
occidentalis L.Common Name
American SycamoreGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
fastLight/Sun Exposure
full sun; part shadeSoil Type
moist, well-drained; tolerates claySoil pH
acidic to alkaline (tolerant)Climate Zone
USDA 4–9Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
large leaves; exfoliating mottled barkBloom
Bloom Colors
insignificant (greenish)Flowering Season
SpringNotes
monoecious catkins; ornamentally insignificantMaintenance
Pruning
late winter; remove deadwoodDeadheading
not applicableShearing
not recommendedNotes
messy fruit and bark; surface rootsPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
anthracnose; powdery mildewTreatment Notes
promote air circulation; sanitation; select resistant cultivarsPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; cuttingsNotes
sow fresh seed or use hardwood cuttingsAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026