Nikki Krieg
American Sycamore
This tree thrives naturally at water’s edge, yet is untouched, seemingly, in drought. It has magnificent fall color and the type of leaf fall childhood dreams are made of, with a beautiful lacey exfoliating bark. It is a host plant to various moths and offers immense wildlife benefit, all around. Sycamores grow fast and large. They are an excellent shade tree and a great choice for fast gratification. Do not shy away from their majestic size… we need more large trees than anything these days. You can usually find one to transplant, for free, as they volunteer themselves readily along roadsides, in garden beds, etc. Wherever you see a mature sycamore, look nearby and you will find her offspring.
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