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This is growing right next to our driveway. The leaves are very large and look just like sycamore tree leaves. Is it a sycamore seedling? If so, ca...
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Is this a sycamore tree #879006
Asked July 27, 2024, 12:03 PM EDT
This is growing right next to our driveway. The leaves are very large and look just like sycamore tree leaves. Is it a sycamore seedling? If so, can we transplant it?
Thank you!
Hamilton County Ohio
Expert Response
You are correct in identifying the young tree as a Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). I found some reliable websites with information on this plant and listed them below.
https://u.osu.edu/plants/platanus-occidentalis/
https://plantfacts.osu.edu/descriptions/0247-881.html
https://plantfacts.osu.edu/tmi/Plantlist/platanus.html
I also found a website on how to transplant a Sycamore which is below.
https://www.picturethisai.com/care/transplant/Platanus_occidentalis.html#:~:text=The%20perfect%20time%20for%20transplanting,of%20late%20spring%20through%20midsummer.
We have had 2 large Sycamore trees in our front yard for 44 years and never had a seedling. The seed balls are all over the yard in the fall but have never sprouted. Do you have mature Sycamore in the area? I wish you success in transplanting the seedling and receiving enjoyment from it for years to come.
https://u.osu.edu/plants/platanus-occidentalis/
https://plantfacts.osu.edu/descriptions/0247-881.html
https://plantfacts.osu.edu/tmi/Plantlist/platanus.html
I also found a website on how to transplant a Sycamore which is below.
https://www.picturethisai.com/care/transplant/Platanus_occidentalis.html#:~:text=The%20perfect%20time%20for%20transplanting,of%20late%20spring%20through%20midsummer.
We have had 2 large Sycamore trees in our front yard for 44 years and never had a seedling. The seed balls are all over the yard in the fall but have never sprouted. Do you have mature Sycamore in the area? I wish you success in transplanting the seedling and receiving enjoyment from it for years to come.
