User:Pcole5/Platanus racemosa

While it grows best in moist environments, the California Sycamore can tolerate a variety of soil types including acidic, alkaline, compacted, as well as wet. The tree is classified as a shade tree and an ornamental tree as it has a canopy that allows it to block sunlight while also adding natural beauty to its landscape. It grows within canyons, floodplains, and aside streams in its native California.

Plantus racemosa provides habitats for birds such as red-tailed hawks, woodpeckers, as well as, hummingbirds. The larva of Western Tiger Swallowtail butterflies also rely on the tree for food. It is also commonly used in creating bird and butterfly gardens, and is deer resistant. The tree's wood is suitable for building instruments and other wood-made products.

The California Sycamore can be affected by Anthracnos Fungus which causes deformation in the trees leaves and can cause the tree to lose its leaves in more intensive cases.