Mexican Sycamore (Platanus mexicana) is a fast-growing, deciduous shade tree native to Mexico, known for its attractive mottled, silvery-gray bark and large, maple-like leaves with fuzzy, silver undersides. It is a durable tree that prefers full sun, is highly drought tolerant once established, and adapts well to alkaline soils, making it a superior alternative to the American Sycamore for many landscapes.

• Growth Habit: Very fast-growing
• Mature Height: Typically reaches 50-60 feet in landscapes, but can grow taller in the wild
• Mature Width: Can spread 30-40 feet wide
• Bark: Smooth, with a beautiful, silvery-gray, mottled appearance that becomes more intricate with age
• Leaves: Large, olive-green, maple-shaped leaves that can turn yellow in the fall. The underside of the mature leaves has a distinctive whitish, fuzzy appearance
• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun. 
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent watering during the first few years after planting 
• Disease Resistance: Shows higher resistance to bacterial leaf scorch and is generally less susceptible to insects and diseases compared to the American sycamore