Mexican Sycamore
Platanus mexicana
Platanaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
50 ft
Spread
30 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil pH
4.5-8.5 (strongly acidic to strongly alkaline)
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 8a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall Color
Yes
Origin
extends from northeast Mexico to northern Guatemala; often
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Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
Fall webwormHigh
Larval Feeding & Web Building
Anthracnose (Shade Trees)Moderate
Active Infection & Secondary Spread
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Pests: Regionally Documented (3)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.