Will grow in full sun to almost full shade. Likes summer water. Are considered to be cold hardy. Bloodgood variety is resistant to Sycamore Blight and Yarwood variety is resistant to Powdery Mildew. Native to California along streams.
Growth rate is medium to rapid depending on water and environment.
Bark is mottled and a little lighter in color. In those area will see beetle damage usually in lower part of trunk which gives it a rougher look to it and darker. Good background tree, park tree, or naturalizing tree. Associated with riparian environment in California at elevations of 500 to 2000 feet. Needs summer water and is half hardy.