The California Sycamore and CLHS
At CLHS we have two California Sycamores. They are
at the front of our school on Central Avenue. They are not in full bloom
right now, but when they are they look gorgeous!
Kingdom: Plantae
Common Name:
California Sycamore
Scientific Name: Platanus racemosa
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Hamamelidales
Family: Platanaceae
Genus: Platanus L.
Species: racemosa
Natural Range
The California Sycamore ranges from Mexico
to the Sacramento valley into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. They
do not do very well in the northern parts of California. They thrive in
central and southern California and in Mexico.
Interesting Facts
The California Sycamore can grow up to 100'
tall. The trunks can be 5' in diameter. This type of sycamore needs moist
soil that does not dry out. The leaves on the California Sycamore are 6"-10"
in width and length. The color of them changes little in the Fall season.
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The California Sycamore and CLHS
At CLHS we have two California Sycamores. They are
at the front of our school on Central Avenue. They are not in full bloom
right now, but when they are they look gorgeous!