Skyfest Poplar vs American Sycamore - TreeTime.ca

Skyfest Poplar vs American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Populus x deltoides jefcot

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American Sycamore
Skyfest Poplar

American Sycamore is the largest tree native to eastern North America. Generally too large and messy to be a street tree, American Sycamore thrives in large, open spaces, such as an acreage or farm.

The bark is one of the main features that draw people to this tree. The outer bark flakes off in irregular pieces to reveal an attractive white, green, and cream colored inner layer, providing winter interest.

American Sycamore has an extremely fast growth rate, gaining up to 6 ft in one year, and will easily reach its mature height in a short period of time. Be wary of this trees' root system, as it's typically very extensive and needs lots of room to expand.

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

American Sycamore Quick Facts

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: seedless cottonwood