Mexican sycamore in a nursery container

Field guide

Mexican Sycamore

Platanus mexicana

Coming soon

Size

Planned sizes

  • Size15 gal
  • Item codePLME-MEXICAN-15G

The species, cultivar, container size and form you choose are what we deliver. If that exact tree isn't available, we tell you before anything ships. We never substitute without asking.

Container trees can show some leaf drop, seasonal dormancy or light scuffs on bark and pot after transport. These are normal and don't affect establishment.

Delivery timing will be confirmed when ordering opens.

Join the waitlist

Coming soon

Join the waitlist and we'll email you when this tree can be ordered for delivery.

We only use your email for launch and availability updates. Unsubscribe any time.

The tree

Why plant this tree

Platanus mexicana

A fast-growing shade tree with white-backed leaves and pale, peeling bark.

Why Texans plant it

  • Fast-growing shade and screening for a young landscape.
  • Large, handsome leaves and mottled bark give a bold, sculptural look.
  • Tolerates heat and handles dry spells well once its roots are settled.
  • Useful as a tall privacy screen along a boundary with room to grow.

Quick facts

At maturity

Mature height
40–50 ft
Mature spread
30–40 ft
Growth rate
Fast
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Hardiness zone
7–9

Choose your size

These are planned container sizes. Availability, height, caliper and pricing will be confirmed before ordering opens.

  1. 15gal

  2. 30gal

Planting and care

Plant at the same depth the tree sat in its container, with the root flare at or slightly above grade. Water deeply at planting, then on a regular schedule through the first two summers. Care steps for each species are confirmed with the grower before launch.

Delivery and access

We deliver curbside or to your driveway. You plant, or arrange your own planting help. Larger sizes are heavy and need clear access for the truck and help with unloading; we confirm access before we schedule. Delivery windows are confirmed before dispatch.

Delivery

Planned delivery: Houston · Austin · San Antonio

Questions

Is the size I pick exactly what arrives?

Yes. The container size and form you choose is what we deliver. If that exact tree isn't available, we tell you before anything ships and never substitute without asking.

Do you plant the tree?

Not at launch. We deliver to the curb or driveway and you handle planting.