Columbia Sycamore Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Columbia Sycamore Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Exquisite Shade & Textured Bark - Columbia Sycamore Tree!
With their intricate, highly colored, exfoliating bark; dignified Sycamore trees bring so much interest to a landscape. One of the best varieties is the disease-resistant Colombia Sycamore (Platanus × acerifolia 'Columbia'). A cross between the American Sycamore and an Oriental Planetree, the result being a hardy and dynamic selection!
The trunk soars straight upright. Overall, the tree has a formal, narrow, and erect form that suits the sensibilities of modern landscapes. You'll also love the impact of the large, deeply lobed Sycamore leaves. They cast delicious shade for your outdoor activities and their rough texture will really stand out!
Gorgeous mottled bark displays silvery gray-brown with peeling patches of white, green, and orange. Later in the growing season, your tree will produce small round seedballs that wildlife adores! You'll be simply fascinated by these trees, like so many other people over the centuries.
Columbia develops into a statement shade tree that will turn heads each and every season. It features striking good looks, beautiful leaves that turn golden for fall, and a desirable tall, narrow growth habit.
These tough trees were selected for their resistance to Sycamore anthracnose. They are also easy-care, reliable deciduous trees that can be grown in the heart of the city. Widely adaptable to a variety of landscapes across the country, Columbia Sycamore is a first-rate choice. And it's highly resistant to anthracnose and mildew.
Order yours today! Bequeath this long-lived tree to future generations as a marvelous legacy.
How to Use Columbia Sycamore in the Landscape
Of course, you'll love the refreshing shade and overall form of this appealing pyramidal tree in summertime. But this special tree is also fabulous in wintertime!
This large tree is perhaps best used in wide open areas. Give it room to spread to its full size without hindrance. In a short time, it will become a gorgeous specimen for you!
This is a great feature tree for use in a Rain Garden because Planetrees can grow in periodically moist soil, so leverage this to help filter runoff from roofs and streets before it flows into storm drains.
Columbia Sycamore makes a memorable shade tree when planted on the south or southwest portion of your lot. It will reduce your energy bills and improve the quality of your life outdoors.
If you have the room, try several in an informal group in a "rough area" along the back edge of your property. You'll gain a lovely view and support the needs of your local birds and butterflies.
While young, limb up the lower branches to raise the canopy high enough to walk underneath. You can also allow them to remain on the tree for additional screening.
All trees should be used correctly for best results. Columbia Sycamore is no exception. Give it the room it needs and situate your Sycamore correctly. You'll be thrilled with it. Do yourself a favor, and plant it at least 30 feet from paved concrete. Consider mulching underneath and using shade-tolerant shrubs underneath to boost the visual appeal and keep it easy to maintain.
- Highly Disease Resistant Variety
- Wonderful Shade Tree
- Perfect Formal Growth Habit
- Supports Birds & Butterflies
- Distinctive Large Leaves
- Round Dangling Seed Pods, Winter Interest & Unique Bark!
- Improved Plane Tree Variety
- Mighty Specimens & Curb Appeal
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant your Columbia Sycamore in full sun, with rich, well-drained conditions. Once established, it will adapt to a very wide array of soil types, and Sycamores can tolerate clay and periodically wet soils. It can grow in areas with high levels of environmental salt, alkaline soil, smog, and pollution. Heat tolerant and cold hardy, the Colombia is truly a symbol of grace under pressure!
Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis, especially for young trees during their first year in the ground. A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch provides insulation, keeps soil moisture consistent, and helps with cleaning up the seed balls that drop.
Prune in late winter to correct shape. Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release organic formula. Follow label instructions for application rates.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Can Be Used in Low-Lying Areas With Moist Soil
- Prune Late Winter
- Tolerates Urban Conditions
- Widely Adaptable, Heat Tolerant & Cold Hardy
We're proud to offer this magnificent tree for sale. Order your own Columbia Sycamore Tree from the expert growers at Nature Hills today.
