60 American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Zones 5+ Full Sun, prefers to be near water. Tolerates a wide variety of soil types. Wind tolerant and drought tolerant. Can be used to make shelter belts. Can be tapped to make syrup with a sap to syrup ratio on par with Maple. Wood - coarse-grained, tough, strong, very durable, difficult to split, 35lbs per cubic foot.