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Key Plant, Key Pests: Sycamore (Platanus spp.)

Matthew Borden, Matthew Borden, Kelly LaPlante, Juanita Popenoe, Adam G. Dale, Caroline R. Warwick, Caroline R. Warwick, Brian Pearson, andBrian J. Pearson
Other Contacts: Brooke L. Moffis

The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is an iconic species native to the eastern half of the United States, USDA hardiness zones 4B to 9A. The tree grows rapidly up to 75–100 ft tall with a 50–70 ft wide crown at maturity.

Platanus occidentalis: Sycamore

Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean

Sycamore Lace Bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)

Susan E. Halbert and James R. Meeker

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management