Mexican Sycamore

Platanus mexicana

Platanaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · native

Last updated March 8, 2026

Quick Facts

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness

Zone Zones 8a–8b

Origin

extends from northeast Mexico to northern Guatemala; often

Anthracnose (Shade Trees)High

Primary Spore Release

Powdery MildewModerate

Spring Emergence / Primary Infection

AphidModerate

Spring Colonization

Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)

Discula destructiva (dogwood), Kabatiella and Discula spp... Anthracnose Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew

Pests: Regionally Documented (3)

Aphidoidea Aphid Hyphantria cunea Fall webworm Stomacoccus platani Sycamore scale

Data Maturity

Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.