American Sycamore vs Carpathian English Walnut - TreeTime.ca

American Sycamore vs Carpathian English Walnut

Platanus occidentalis

Juglans regia Carpathian

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American Sycamore
Carpathian English Walnut

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.

Carpathian English Walnut is a great shade tree or a fantastic addition to a food garden. The taste is described as having a full flavour with a hint of sweetness and butterscotch. They are great for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. Thin shelled nuts split right down the center, making them easy to crack. Harvest ranges from late September to early October.

It is known for being highly productive and more cold hardy than other English Walnut varieties.
Carpathian English Walnut is considered to be self pollinating but planting with a second variety will result in greater yields. It can be cross pollinated with Black Walnut and others.

American Sycamore Quick Facts

Carpathian English Walnut Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 23 m (75 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium


Nuts: thin shelled, easy to crack
Flavor: full flavor, hint of sweetness
Harvest: late September - early October
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: black sea walnut, common walnut, persian walnut