White Fir (Concolor Fir) vs American Sycamore - TreeTime.ca

White Fir (Concolor Fir) vs American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Abies concolor

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American Sycamore
White Fir (Concolor Fir)

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.

White Fir is an attractive, cold hardy tree that is known for its excellent adaptation to difficult sites. Also a favorite among Christmas tree growers, this tree has high needle retention, dense foliage, and a beautiful pyramidal shape.

You'll love the silver blue-green color that pops on a winter landscape. Try planting in your front yard as a stunning specimen or ornamental tree.

American Sycamore Quick Facts

White Fir (Concolor Fir) Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $19.99
Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none