Consider Planting Sycamore - Maybe
Wednesday December 26, 2007
American sycamore is one of the most simple trees to grow and transplants like a dream. In North America, sycamore attains large tree status and grows 75' to 100' tall. But be forewarned, the sycamore should only be planted as a single yard specimen or in places where space is not a premium. Keep this tree away from traffic and concrete - not a very good city tree. Sycamore occupies one of the largest north-south ranges in North America - from Canada to Florida. The tree is very site tolerant and can grow under nearly any condition but is best adapted to moist creek banks. More on American sycamore:
Sycamore Leaf and Bark in Autumn - Photo by Steve Nix, Licensed to About.com
Comments
A beautiful tree long lived of massive size, quarter sawn lumber is to die for. Anything that lives so long needs to be appreciated. In the winter the wind blown limb structure is a thing of beauty,only can be truly enjoyed with the leaves on the ground. Have a nice day and notice the world around you,for it may be your last….
I think that timo should get a life
maybe he had to rake Sycamore leaves
as a kid and has never got over it !!!
I would like information on planting
some of these trees.
I have read storys of this tree,and its great size. 30′ in dia. 200′ tall now thats big. The first americans built barns out of a standing tree,they were hollow and easy to constructed(i would assume).2 brothers lived inside of one in central Ohio for 3 years(i think). Our first president George Washington came to the Ohio river valley after the war,he heard storys and had to see it. Shortly after crossing the river they came across a Sycamore of great size they measured it around at 60′+ (just a baby) but he was in awwwwwwww. They grow in abundance here in N.W.Ohio it used to be The Great Black Swamp,and they love water. Heres a story for ya Steve The great trees of The Great Black Swamp…From the way I understand it the hardwoods here had no equal. Ray..The Swamp Rat…