Mexican Sycamore
- Botanical Name: Platanus mexicana
- Plant Type: Shade Tree
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Demand: Medium
- Landscape Use: Shade Provider
- Ornamental Color: Yellow
- Native or Adapted: Adapted
- Wildlife Value: Birds
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Rounded|Upright
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 40' - 50'
- Plant Height: 60' - 80'
Description
The Mexican sycamore was introduced to Texas landscapes in the past decade. Its higher resistance to bacterial leaf scorch makes it a superior choice to the American sycamore. In addition, it prefers alkaline soils and is generally insect- and disease-free. It is very fast growing, and the bark peels off in irregular patches as the tree grows, which gives it a handsome mottled look.