This species is virtually free of insect and fungi pests. Female trees produce messy fruit and therefore only male trees should be used in the landscape. Platanus occidentalis - 925 Alden American sycamore is larger than its cousin the London planetree, attaining a height of 100 feet and a crown spread of 85 feet. Sycamore is generally less tolerant of adverse conditions such as sir pollution and alkaline soil than is the London planetree. You can distinguish sycamores from London planetree by their seed pods.
Sycamores have one seed ball per stalk while London planetrees have two or three seed pods per talk.
Platanus X acerifolia - 2105 Hampden London planetree is a hybrid between oriental planetree and American sycamore. This rapid growing species has bark that peels off easily. N. Capitol Bradford pear is a medium sized tree at maturity reaching a height of approx. Its crown form is pyramidal in youth and spreads out over time. Its fast growth rate and showy white flowers make this cultivar a favorite among landscapers.